For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,657 students in 21742, MD (there are 5 private schools, serving 922 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 21742, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 21742, MD are North Hagerstown High School, Fountaindale Elementary School and Northern Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 21742 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Maryland public school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 36% statewide average). Schools in 21742, MD have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 21742, MD Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Hagerstown High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Pennsylvania Ave
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 766-8238
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 766-8238
Grades: 9-12
| 1,378 students
Rank: #22.
Fountaindale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 Northern Ave
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 766-8156
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 766-8156
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #33.
Northern Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 Northern Ave
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 766-8258
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 766-8258
Grades: 6-8
| 803 students
Rank: #44.
Old Forge Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21615 Old Forge Rd
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 766-8273
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 766-8273
Grades: PK-5
| 340 students
Rank: #55.
Paramount Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19410 Longmeadow Rd
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 766-8289
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 766-8289
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #66.
Potomac Heights Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 E Magnolia Ave
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 766-8305
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 766-8305
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: #77.
Eastern Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1320 Yale Dr
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 766-8122
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 766-8122
Grades: 3-5
| 427 students
Rank: n/an/a
1311 Yale Drive
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 766-8668
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 766-8668
Grades: PK-2
| 600 students
21742, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11402 Robinwood Dr
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 791-4332
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 791-4332
Grades: PK
| 109 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 21742, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 21742, MD include North Hagerstown High School, Fountaindale Elementary School and Northern Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 21742, MD?
8 public schools are located in 21742, MD.
What percentage of students in 21742, MD go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 21742, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 21742, MD?
21742, MD public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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