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Washington County School District

10435 Downsville Pike
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 34 public elementary schools serving 15,848 students in Washington County School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Maryland.
Public Elementary Schools in Washington County School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maryland public elementary school average of 68% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MD)
# Schools
43 Schools
1,156 Schools
# Students
23,062 Students
615,932 Students
# Teachers
1,510 Teachers
44,217 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Washington County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 25 school districts in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MD)
#10 out of 25 school districts
(Top 50%)
29%
27%
49%
45%
42%
36%
87%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.74
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
7%
% Hispanic
16%
23%
% Black
16%
32%
% White
57%
32%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,519 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,554. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,931 is less than the state median of $18,481. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MD)
Total Revenue
$381 MM
$17,412 MM
Spending
$367 MM
$16,456 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,519
$19,554
Spending / Student
$15,931
$18,481

Best Washington County School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Boonsboro Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5 Campus Ave
Boonsboro, MD 21713
(301) 766-8013
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Fountaindale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
901 Northern Ave
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 766-8156
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Sharpsburg Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17525 Shepherdstown Pike
Sharpsburg, MD 21782
(301) 766-8321
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Williamsport Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 S Clifton Dr
Williamsport, MD 21795
(301) 766-8415
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Greenbrier Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
21222 San Mar Rd
Boonsboro, MD 21713
(301) 766-8170
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Paramount Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
19410 Longmeadow Rd
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 766-8289
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Smithsburg Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
68 N Main St
Smithsburg, MD 21783
(301) 766-8353
Gr: 6-8 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #88.
Smithsburg Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
67 N Main St
Smithsburg, MD 21783
(301) 766-8329
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #99.
Boonsboro Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 J-h Wade Dr
Boonsboro, MD 21713
(301) 766-8038
Gr: 6-8 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1010.
Fountain Rock Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
17145 Lappans Rd
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8146
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1111.
Emma K. Doub Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1221 S Potomac St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8130
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1212.
Clear Spring Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12628 Broadfording Rd
Clear Spring, MD 21722
(301) 766-8094
Gr: 6-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1313.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1707 Rohrersville Rd
Knoxville, MD 21758
(301) 766-8297
Gr: PK-5 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1414.
Rockland Woods Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
18201 Rockland Drive
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8485
Gr: PK-5 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1515.
Old Forge Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
21615 Old Forge Rd
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 766-8273
Gr: PK-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Clear Spring Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12627 Broadfording Rd
Clear Spring, MD 21722
(301) 766-8074
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Potomac Heights Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
301 E Magnolia Ave
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 766-8305
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1818.
Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
290 W Main St
Hancock, MD 21750
(301) 766-8178
Gr: PK-5 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1919.
Jonathan Hager Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12615 Sedgwick Way
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8440
Gr: PK-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2020.
Springfield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
334 Sunset Ave
Williamsport, MD 21795
(301) 766-8389
Gr: 6-8 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2121.
Maugansville Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
18023 Maugans Ave
Maugansville, MD 21767
(301) 766-8230
Gr: PK-5 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2222.
Salem Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1323 Salem Ave Ext
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8313
Gr: PK-5 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2323.
Lincolnshire Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
17545 Lincolnshire Rd
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8206
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2424.
Cascade Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
14519 Pennersville Rd
Cascade, MD 21719
(301) 766-8066
Gr: PK-5 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2525.
Marshall Street School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1350 Marshall St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8214
Gr: PK-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2626.
Eastern Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1320 Yale Dr
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 766-8122
Gr: 3-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2727.
E. Russell Hicks Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1321 S Potomac St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8110
Gr: 6-8 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2828.
Northern Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Northern Ave
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 766-8258
Gr: 6-8 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2929.
Hancock Middle Senior High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
289 W Main St
Hancock, MD 21750
(301) 766-8186
Gr: 6-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #3030.
Hickory Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11101 Hickory School Rd
Williamsport, MD 21795
(301) 766-8198
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #3131.
Pangborn Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
195 Pangborn Blvd
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8282
Gr: PK-5 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #3232.
Western Heights Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Marshall St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8403
Gr: 6-8 | 887 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #3333.
Bester Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
385 Mill St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8001
Gr: PK-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
1311 Yale Drive
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 766-8668
Gr: PK-2 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 43 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 23,062 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : 87% (Btm 50% in MD)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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