High Schools in Washington County Public Schools

Summary:

The Washington County Public Schools district in Maryland is home to 9 high schools, serving students from diverse backgrounds and academic abilities. While the schools vary in size, from the small Washington County Job Development Center to the larger South Hagerstown High, they share a common goal of providing quality education to their students.

Among the standout schools in the district are Boonsboro High and Barbara Ingram School for the Arts, both of which have consistently earned high rankings and exceptional test scores. Clear Spring High, a magnet school, is another high performer, ranking 39th out of 220 Maryland high schools in the 2024-2025 school year. These schools demonstrate the district's ability to foster academic excellence, even as other schools in the area struggle with lower test scores and rankings.

The data also reveals some concerning trends, such as high chronic absenteeism rates across the district and a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance. Addressing these challenges will be crucial for the Washington County Public Schools district to ensure that all students have access to the resources and support they need to succeed.

District Detail

10435 Downsville Pike
Hagerstown, MD 21740

(301) 766-2800

SchoolDigger Rank:
11^th of 25 Maryland districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 22,772

Primary Schools: 25
Middle Schools: 7
High Schools: 10
Alternative Schools: 1

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCAP Mathematics (2025)				MCAP English Language Arts (2025)					MCAP Algebra I (2025)	MCAP Geometry (2025)	MCAP Science (2025)	MCAP Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Geometry End of Course	MCAP Science 8th Grade	MCAP Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Evening High School	Public	9-12	40 W. Oak Ridge Drive	Hagerstown	21740	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 766-8460	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Boonsboro High	Public	9-12	10 Campus Ave	Boonsboro	21713	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 766-8022	838	51	16.4	37.7%	697 (83.2%)	29 (3.5%)	53 (6.3%)	12 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (5.5%)	72.4	19^th of 220 public high schools	91.4%		55.5	42^nd of 146 public high schools	71.2%	23				38.0				81.7	81.7	32.8	78.4			$16,625	$905	$15,720
Clear Spring High	Public, Magnet	9-12	12630 Broadfording Rd	Clear Spring	21722	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 766-8082	478	29	16.6	43.5%	384 (80.3%)	25 (5.2%)	47 (9.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.0%)	61.1	39^th of 220 public high schools	82.3%		49.6	59^th of 146 public high schools	59.6%	20				30.5				68.0	68.0	30.7				$22,608	$1,146	$21,462
Hancock Middle Senior High	Public	6-12	289 W Main St	Hancock	21750	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 766-8186	239	21	11.1	61.5%	222 (92.9%)	3 (1.3%)	9 (3.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	31.6	132^nd of 220 public high schools	40.0%		35.1	105^th of 146 public high schools	28.1%	27	7.1	25.8	16.1	14.0	55.6	77.4	67.7	51.5	60.6	15.1	5.3	16.7	38.7	$23,899	$1,454	$22,445
North Hagerstown High	Public, Magnet	9-12	1200 Pennsylvania Ave	Hagerstown	21742	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 766-8238	1,583	83	19.0	58.2%	655 (41.4%)	373 (23.6%)	326 (20.6%)	69 (4.4%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	155 (9.8%)	45	87^th of 220 public high schools	60.5%		39.9	88^th of 146 public high schools	39.7%	1				9.8				67.1	67.1	9.8				$14,982	$1,505	$13,477
Smithsburg High	Public	9-12	66 N Main St	Smithsburg	21783	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 766-8337	733	41	17.9	44.1%	537 (73.3%)	61 (8.3%)	76 (10.4%)	15 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (6.0%)	58.8	43^rd of 220 public high schools	80.5%		40.9	83^rd of 146 public high schools	43.2%	40				20.0				80.9	80.9	18.9	50.0			$17,963	$2,093	$15,870
South Hagerstown High	Public, Magnet	9-12	1101 S Potomac St	Hagerstown	21740	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 766-8369	1,690	96	17.6	67.5%	548 (32.4%)	498 (29.5%)	403 (23.8%)	42 (2.5%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	195 (11.5%)	26.8	144^th of 220 public high schools	34.5%		37.4	93^rd of 146 public high schools	36.3%	51				8.5				47.9	47.9	6.7	23.5			$15,042	$1,663	$13,378
Williamsport High	Public	9-12	5 S Clifton Dr	Williamsport	21795	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 766-8423	1,061	58	18.4	60.1%	667 (62.9%)	118 (11.1%)	190 (17.9%)	11 (1.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (6.9%)	32.1	130^th of 220 public high schools	40.9%		45.6	70^th of 146 public high schools	52.1%	60				13.6				50.0	50.0	11.7	32.2			$17,239	$2,418	$14,822
Washington County Job Development Center	Public	12	1350 Marshall St	Hagerstown	21740	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 766-8214	38	6	6.3	63.2%	19 (50.0%)	10 (26.3%)	5 (13.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (10.5%)								(n/a)														$50,061	$9,426	$40,635
Barbara Ingram School for the Arts	Public, Magnet	9-12	7-11 S. Potomac Street	Hagerstown	21740	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 766-8840	347	24	14.4	29.7%	236 (68.0%)	34 (9.8%)	32 (9.2%)	13 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.8%)	79.1	11^th of 220 public high schools	95.0%		58.5	36^th of 146 public high schools	75.3%	25				40.6				93.4	93.4	44.2	36.3			$20,017	$761	$19,257

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Frederick County Public Schools	10.11 mi	69	5^th
Carroll County Public Schools	29.91 mi	44	2^nd
Montgomery County Public Schools	32.63 mi	213	8^th
Howard County Public Schools	40.56 mi	78	4^th
Allegany County Public Schools	44.53 mi	22	12^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.