For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 8,472 students in 21740, MD (there are 12 private schools, serving 2,091 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in 21740, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 21740, MD are Barbara Ingram School For The Arts, Fountain Rock Elementary School and Emma K. Doub Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 21740 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 21740, MD have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 21740, MD Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 330 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 302 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 370 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 643 students
Rank: #55.
Boyd J. Michael Iii 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
| 548 students
Rank: #66.
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
| 490 students
Rank: #77.
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
| 1,645 students
Rank: #88.
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
| 827 students
Rank: #99.
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
| 705 students
Rank: #1010.
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
| 500 students
Rank: #1111.
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
| 461 students
Rank: #1212.
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
| 887 students
Rank: #1313.
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
| 53 students
Rank: #1414.
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
| 711 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: 9-12
| n/a students
21740, 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
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
Washington County Job Development Center (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
1350 Marshall St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8214
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8214
Grades: 12
| 35 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 21740, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 21740, MD include Barbara Ingram School For The Arts, Fountain Rock Elementary School and Emma K. Doub Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 21740?
15 public schools are located in 21740.
What percentage of students in 21740 go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in 21740 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 21740?
21740 public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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