For the 2024 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 12,870 students in Hagerstown, MD (there are 17 private schools, serving 2,898 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Hagerstown, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Hagerstown, MD are Fountaindale Elementary School, Washington County Job Development Center and Barbara Ingram School For The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hagerstown, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Hagerstown have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Hagerstown, MD (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fountaindale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
901 Northern Ave
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 766-8156
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 766-8156
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #22.
Washington County Job Development Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1350 Marshall St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8214
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8214
Grades: 11-12
| 37 students
Rank: #33.
Barbara Ingram School For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7-11 S. Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8840
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8840
Grades: 9-12
| 332 students
Rank: #44.
Paramount Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19410 Longmeadow Rd
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 766-8289
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 766-8289
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #55.
Fountain Rock Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17145 Lappans Rd
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8146
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8146
Grades: PK-5
| 281 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Emma K. Doub Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1221 S Potomac St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8130
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8130
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Old Forge Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21615 Old Forge Rd
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 766-8273
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 766-8273
Grades: PK-5
| 340 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Potomac Heights Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 E Magnolia Ave
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 766-8305
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 766-8305
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Rockland Woods Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18201 Rockland Drive
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8485
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8485
Grades: PK-5
| 616 students
Rank: #1010.
Washington County Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50 W Oak Ridge Dr
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8050
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8050
Grades: 11-12
| 547 students
Rank: #1111.
North Hagerstown High School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 Pennsylvania Ave
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 766-8238
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 766-8238
Grades: 9-12
| 1,378 students
Rank: #1212.
Jonathan Hager Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12615 Sedgwick Way
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8440
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8440
Grades: PK-5
| 421 students
Rank: #1313.
South Hagerstown High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1101 S Potomac St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8369
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8369
Grades: 9-12
| 1,417 students
Rank: #1414.
E. Russell Hicks Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1321 S Potomac St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8110
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8110
Grades: 6-8
| 839 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Eastern Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1320 Yale Dr
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 766-8122
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 766-8122
Grades: 3-5
| 427 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Salem Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1323 Salem Ave Ext
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8313
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8313
Grades: PK-5
| 680 students
Rank: #1717.
Lincolnshire Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17545 Lincolnshire Rd
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8206
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8206
Grades: PK-5
| 481 students
Rank: #1818.
Northern Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 41%)
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: #1919.
Bester Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
385 Mill St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8001
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8001
Grades: PK-5
| 524 students
Rank: #2020.
Western Heights Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Marshall St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8403
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8403
Grades: 6-8
| 942 students
Rank: #2121.
Marshall Street School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1350 Marshall St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8214
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8214
Grades: PK-12
| 46 students
Rank: #2222.
Pangborn Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
195 Pangborn Blvd
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8282
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8282
Grades: PK-5
| 685 students
Rank: n/an/a
Evening High School
Alternative School
40 W. Oak Ridge Drive
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8460
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8460
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a 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
Hagerstown, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
12408 Learning Ln
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8102
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8102
Grades: K-5
| 143 students
23 Funkstown Rd
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8162
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8162
Grades: PK
| 115 students
11402 Robinwood Dr
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 791-4332
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 791-4332
Grades: PK
| 109 students
Washington County Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1151 S Potomac St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8447
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8447
Grades: 6-10
| 58 students
59 Winter St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8439
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8439
Grades: PK-5
| 301 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hagerstown, MD?
The top ranked public schools in Hagerstown, MD include Fountaindale Elementary School, Washington County Job Development Center and Barbara Ingram School For The Arts.
How many public schools are located in Hagerstown, MD?
24 public schools are located in Hagerstown, MD.
What percentage of students in Hagerstown, MD go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Hagerstown, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hagerstown, MD?
Hagerstown, MD public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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