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Smithsburg Middle

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Smithsburg Middle ranks 36 th of 342 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

36^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 342 Maryland Middle Schools

Better than 89% of Maryland middle schools

Summary

Smithsburg Middle in Smithsburg, MD, is a high-performing school serving 554 students in grades 6-8, part of the Washington County Public Schools district, and consistently ranks in the top 11% of Maryland middle schools, earning a 4-star rating for the 2025-2026 school year.

This school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, dramatically outperforming both its district and the state in core subjects. For example, 70.8% of students are proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 55% district-wide and 51.7% statewide. In mathematics, 46.1% are proficient versus 29.3% in the district and 27.1% in the state. The most striking differentiator is Algebra I achievement, where an extraordinary 97.8% of students taking the End of Course exam are proficient—nearly four times the district average of 25%. This suggests a highly effective advanced math program. Additionally, Smithsburg Middle has a chronic absenteeism rate of just 16.0%, the lowest among all Washington County middle schools and dramatically lower than the district average of 29.0%, indicating a positive and engaging school culture. The school also achieves these results with a per-student spending of $16,462, notably lower than other local schools like Northern Middle ($19,574) and Western Heights Middle ($19,257), showing remarkable efficiency.

When compared to nearby schools in Frederick County Public Schools, Smithsburg Middle holds its own against the best. It outperforms Walkersville Middle and Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle in both math and ELA, and is only surpassed by Middletown Middle, which has a significantly lower rate of low-income students (19.9% vs. 46.4%). This highlights that Smithsburg is achieving top-tier results despite serving a more economically diverse student body. The school also shows strong performance for its economically disadvantaged students, ranking in the 75th percentile statewide, demonstrating a commitment to equity and success for all learners.

554

Students ?

15.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,462

Per pupil spending ?

46.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

68 N Main St
Smithsburg, MD 21783-9606

(301) 766-8353

District: Washington County Public Schools

Students who attend Smithsburg Middle usually attend:

High:

Smithsburg High

Feeder schools for Smithsburg Middle:

Elementary:	Cascade Elementary
	Old Forge Elementary
	Smithsburg Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.9%

Hispanic:

11.0%

African American:

7.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 75th percentile in 2016 → 89th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Maryland average (59% vs 37% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 11% of Maryland middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 14 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school59%

District avg39%

Maryland avg37%

36^th of 342

Maryland public middle schools ?

Top 11%▲ up 15 pts since 2016

From top 25% (2016) to top 11% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 7Middle Schools in the Washington County Public Schools

10^th of 24Washington 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)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	88.2	36 of 342	89.5%	★★★★☆
2025	90.8	34 of 337	89.9%	★★★★★
2024	89.3	29 of 328	91.2%	★★★★★
2023	85.7	36 of 322	88.8%	★★★★☆
2022	86.8	37 of 333	88.9%	★★★★☆
2021	56.5	110 of 303	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	80.5	60 of 316	81.0%	★★★★☆
2018	82.7	61 of 328	81.4%	★★★★☆
2017	58.0	122 of 317	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2016	71.8	79 of 314	74.8%	★★★★☆
2015	67.5	90 of 315	71.4%	★★★★☆
2014	81.2	62 of 339	81.7%	★★★★☆
2013	86.3	31 of 316	90.2%	★★★★★
2012	84.1	41 of 314	86.9%	★★★★☆
2011	84.7	32 of 309	89.6%	★★★★☆
2010	83.7	36 of 324	88.9%	★★★★☆
2009	84.9	29 of 301	90.4%	★★★★★
2008	86.6	25 of 283	91.2%	★★★★★
2007	14.9	223 of 264	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	13.7	218 of 254	14.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	11.6	227 of 255	11.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	9.1	226 of 252	10.3%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	36.0	174 of 259	32.8%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	61.0	97 of 303	68.0%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	65.0	46 of 207	77.8%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	62.0	69 of 273	74.7%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	45.3	138 of 288	52.1%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	51.2	59 of 136	56.6%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	39.7	73 of 120	39.2%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	30.1	155 of 210	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2021)78th percentile+14 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)75th percentile+11 vs school

Female (2021)68th percentile+4 vs school

Multi-racial (2021)57th percentile-7 vs school

Male (2021)52nd percentile-12 vs school

Special Education (2021)39th percentile-25 vs school

African American (2021)33rd percentile-31 vs school

White (2021)26th percentile-38 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I98%+77 vs state

English Language Arts71%+19 vs state

Science50%+19 vs state

Mathematics46%+19 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 (2025)	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 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
Smithsburg Middle	Public	6-8	68 N Main St	Smithsburg	21783	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 766-8353	554	36	15.5	46.4%	415 (74.9%)	39 (7.0%)	61 (11.0%)	9 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.2%)	88.2	36^th of 342 public middle schools	89.5%		90.8	34^th of 337 public middle schools	89.9%	2	32.3	42.6	51.2	46.1	61.1	70.2	80.8	70.8	97.8		50.3	$16,462	$1,005	$15,457
Northern Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	701 Northern Ave	Hagerstown	21742	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 766-8258	841	62	13.6	61.2%	335 (39.8%)	189 (22.5%)	186 (22.1%)	38 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	92 (10.9%)	67	103^rd of 342 public middle schools	69.9%		65.8	107^th of 337 public middle schools	68.2%	4	19.4	25.9	17.9	28.7	53.0	57.6	61.5	57.1	83.3	96.1	38.7	$19,574	$4,635	$14,939
Western Heights Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	1300 Marshall St	Hagerstown	21740	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 766-8403	883	73	12.0	69.9%	303 (34.3%)	224 (25.4%)	194 (22.0%)	20 (2.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	140 (15.9%)	43.2	182^nd of 342 public middle schools	46.8%		43.7	179^th of 337 public middle schools	46.9%	3	15.8	20.4	8.0	16.7	43.0	50.9	36.8	43.9	68.2		17.3	$19,257	$3,485	$15,772
E. Russell Hicks Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	1321 S Potomac St	Hagerstown	21740	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 766-8110	841	61	13.7	68.8%	297 (35.3%)	190 (22.6%)	212 (25.2%)	19 (2.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	120 (14.3%)	67.8	101^st of 342 public middle schools	70.5%		65.4	108^th of 337 public middle schools	68.0%	7	27.2	27.8	17.0	28.5	48.9	64.0	57.1	56.5	85.7		30.0	$19,017	$3,782	$15,236
Thurmont Middle	Public	6-8	408 E Main St	Thurmont	21788	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(227) 203-2500	507	35	14.6	48.3%	400 (78.9%)	14 (2.8%)	64 (12.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.1%)	39.9	195^th of 342 public middle schools	43.0%		44.4	174^th of 337 public middle schools	48.4%	21	16.5	8.4	6.9	14.6	41.4	38.4	50.3	43.6	61.3		23.8	$19,223	$977	$18,246
Boonsboro Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	1 J-H Wade Dr	Boonsboro	21713	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 766-8038	673	40	16.7	33.4%	567 (84.2%)	22 (3.3%)	47 (7.0%)	8 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	27 (4.0%)	84.4	52^nd of 342 public middle schools	84.8%		90.8	35^th of 337 public middle schools	89.6%	17	33.8	46.0	13.9	38.9	66.8	68.4	67.3	67.5	77.5		50.0	$17,110	$2,706	$14,404
Springfield Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	334 Sunset Ave	Williamsport	21795	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 766-8389	808	52	15.5	64.1%	471 (58.3%)	83 (10.3%)	163 (20.2%)	20 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (8.8%)	55	141^st of 342 public middle schools	58.8%		55	140^th of 337 public middle schools	58.5%	1	19.3	15.8	13.3	23.4	48.7	52.4	51.4	50.8	84.7	94.4	32.0	$17,901	$3,005	$14,896
Middletown Middle	Public	6-8	100 Martha Mason St	Middletown	21769	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(227) 203-2300	784	43	18.2	19.9%	619 (79.0%)	18 (2.3%)	83 (10.6%)	10 (1.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (6.5%)	88.8	33^rd of 342 public middle schools	90.4%		86.9	43^rd of 337 public middle schools	87.2%	10	35.7	28.8	21.9	36.2	80.7	82.3	74.3	79.1	67.2		47.7	$16,490	$873	$15,617
Monocacy Middle	Public	6-8	8009 Opossumtown Pike	Frederick	21702	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(227) 203-2350	710	55	13.0	56.5%	194 (27.3%)	181 (25.5%)	245 (34.5%)	31 (4.4%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	56 (7.9%)	49.2	165^th of 342 public middle schools	51.8%		49.8	155^th of 337 public middle schools	54.0%	10	9.7	14.8	12.6	17.7	41.5	57.1	48.0	48.8	73.1		31.2	$16,931	$1,481	$15,450
Walkersville Middle	Public	6-8	55 W Frederick Street	Walkersville	21793	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(227) 203-2650	779	49	16.0	41.6%	468 (60.1%)	116 (14.9%)	107 (13.7%)	25 (3.2%)	7 (0.9%)	3 (0.4%)	53 (6.8%)	75.4	79^th of 342 public middle schools	76.9%		81.9	56^th of 337 public middle schools	83.4%	23	25.5	28.7	18.0	28.9	64.0	66.0	62.7	64.3	92.6		35.8	$15,638	$734	$14,904

Frequently Asked Questions about Smithsburg Middle

How many students attend Smithsburg Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 554 students attended Smithsburg Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Smithsburg Middle?

Students at Smithsburg Middle are 75% White, 11% Hispanic, 7% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Smithsburg Middle attend?

Students who attend Smithsburg Middle usually go on to attend Smithsburg High

Is Smithsburg Middle a good school?

Smithsburg Middle ranks 36^th of 342 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Smithsburg Middle in?

Washington County Public Schools

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