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Clear Spring High

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Clear Spring High ranks 48 th of 227 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

48^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 227 Maryland High Schools

Better than 79% of Maryland high schools

Summary

Clear Spring High is a small, rural high school in Clear Spring, MD, serving 478 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Washington County Public Schools district, where 43.5% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

Clear Spring stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics, where 33.9% of students are proficient—well above the district (29.3%) and state (27.1%) averages. This is a stark contrast to nearby schools like Williamsport High (8.7%) and South Hagerstown High (13.8%). In English Language Arts (ELA), 64% of students are proficient, outperforming the district (55%) and state (51.7%) averages, and surpassing larger schools like North Hagerstown High (57.6%) and Williamsport High (54.1%). The school also boasts a lower chronic absenteeism rate (29.7%) compared to many peers, such as South Hagerstown High (49.8%) and Williamsport High (40.4%), indicating a more engaged student body.

Clear Spring’s graduation rate has steadily improved over five years, reaching 89.1% in 2024-2025, with a lower dropout rate (6.9%) than the district average (8.2%). This positive trend contrasts with schools like South Hagerstown High (18.7% dropout rate). The school has earned a 4-star rating in six of the last nine years, reflecting consistent, sustainable performance. While its per-student spending ($22,608) is higher than high-performing rural peers like Boonsboro High ($16,625) and Smithsburg High ($17,963), it uses resources effectively to achieve strong outcomes. Overall, Clear Spring offers a stable, academically solid environment with a clear strength in math and ELA, making it a compelling choice for families seeking a supportive rural high school.

478

Students ?

16.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$22,608

Per pupil spending ?

43.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

12630 Broadfording Rd
Clear Spring, MD 21722-1361

(301) 766-8082

District: Washington County Public Schools

Feeder schools for Clear Spring High:

Elementary:	Clear Spring Elementary
Middle:	Clear Spring Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.3%

Hispanic:

9.8%

African American:

5.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 64th percentile in 2015 → 79th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 21% of Maryland high schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 15 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school42%

District avg40%

Maryland avg38%

48^th of 227

Maryland public high schools ?

Top 21%▲ up 6 pts since 2016

From top 27% (2016) to top 21% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 8High Schools in the Washington County Public Schools

10^th of 25Washington County Public Schools among Maryland districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	58.9	48 of 227	78.9%	★★★★☆
2025	61.1	39 of 220	82.3%	★★★★☆
2024	49.6	59 of 146	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	57.4	36 of 127	71.7%	★★★★☆
2022	53.2	59 of 225	73.8%	★★★★☆
2019	64.5	38 of 138	72.5%	★★★★☆
2018	63.9	39 of 197	80.2%	★★★★☆
2017	32.6	117 of 180	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2016	66.6	63 of 233	73.0%	★★★★☆
2015	58.8	83 of 233	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2014	81.1	22 of 231	90.5%	★★★★★
2013	83.6	13 of 185	93.0%	★★★★★
2012	78.8	34 of 187	81.8%	★★★★☆
2011	83.3	21 of 183	88.5%	★★★★☆
2010	77.9	45 of 220	79.5%	★★★★☆
2009	75.8	51 of 213	76.1%	★★★★☆
2008	78.7	35 of 214	83.6%	★★★★☆
2007	75.0	32 of 209	84.7%	★★★★☆
2006	79.8	16 of 204	92.2%	★★★★★
2005	47.0	114 of 204	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2004	58.8	24 of 201	88.1%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts64%+12 vs state

Algebra I34%+13 vs state

Mathematics34%+7 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAP Mathematics (2026)				MCAP English Language Arts (2026)					MCAP Algebra I (2026)	MCAP Geometry (2026)	MCAP Science (2026)	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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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%)	58.9	48^th of 227 public high schools	78.9%		61.1	39^th of 220 public high schools	82.3%	9				33.9				64.0	64.0	34.1			$22,608	$1,146	$21,462
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	134^th of 227 public high schools	41.0%		32.1	130^th of 220 public high schools	40.9%	4				8.7				54.1	54.1	8.8			$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
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%)	31.8	137^th of 227 public high schools	39.6%		26.8	144^th of 220 public high schools	34.5%	7				13.8				50.2	50.2	11.6	41.3		$15,042	$1,663	$13,378
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)
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%)	73	19^th of 227 public high schools	91.6%		79.1	11^th of 220 public high schools	95.0%	8				41.3				84.9	84.9	33.1	69.4		$20,017	$761	$19,257
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%)	40.2	111^th of 227 public high schools	51.1%		45	87^th of 220 public high schools	60.5%	24				16.9				57.6	57.6	16.9			$14,982	$1,505	$13,477
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%)	34.9	127^th of 227 public high schools	44.1%		31.6	132^nd of 220 public high schools	40.0%	5	18.8	9.4	11.1	14.6	57.6	65.6	73.3	52.0	60.7	15.9		33.3	$23,899	$1,454	$22,445
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%)	69.5	23^rd of 227 public high schools	89.9%		72.4	19^th of 220 public high schools	91.4%	4				41.2				75.8	75.8	35.4	76.9		$16,625	$905	$15,720
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%)	53.2	61^st of 227 public high schools	73.1%		58.8	43^rd of 220 public high schools	80.5%	18				20.8				75.3	75.3	15.6	46.2		$17,963	$2,093	$15,870

Frequently Asked Questions about Clear Spring High

What district is Clear Spring High in?

Washington County Public Schools

What schools feed into Clear Spring High?

Clear Spring High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Clear Spring Elementary
Middle : Clear Spring Middle

How many students attend Clear Spring High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 478 students attended Clear Spring High.

Is Clear Spring High a good school?

Clear Spring High ranks 48^th of 227 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Clear Spring High?

Students at Clear Spring High are 80% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races.

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