For the 2023-24 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 8,213 students in 21740, MD (there are 13 private schools, serving 2,046 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, Washington County Technical High School and Washington County Job Development Center. 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 14% (versus the Maryland public school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 36% statewide average). Schools in 21740, MD have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 21740, MD Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barbara Ingram School For The Arts
Magnet School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7-11 S. Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8840
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8840
Grades: 9-12
| 332 students
Rank: #22.
Washington County Technical High School
Vocational School
Math: 44% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
50 W Oak Ridge Dr
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8050
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8050
Grades: 11-12
| 547 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
South Hagerstown High School
Magnet School
Math: 30% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1101 S Potomac St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8369
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8369
Grades: 9-12
| 1,417 students
Rank: #55.
Emma K. Doub Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1221 S Potomac St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8130
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8130
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
Rank: #66.
Rockland Woods Elementary School
Math: 22% | Reading: 17%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18201 Rockland Drive
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8485
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8485
Grades: PK-5
| 616 students
Rank: #77.
Marshall Street School
Special Education School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1350 Marshall St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8214
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8214
Grades: PK-12
| 46 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Fountain Rock Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17145 Lappans Rd
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8146
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8146
Grades: PK-5
| 281 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Jonathan Hager Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12615 Sedgwick Way
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8440
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8440
Grades: PK-5
| 421 students
Rank: #1010.
E. Russell Hicks Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 8% | Reading: 31%
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: #1111.
Western Heights Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 6% | Reading: 30%
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: #1212.
Lincolnshire Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17545 Lincolnshire Rd
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8206
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8206
Grades: PK-5
| 481 students
Rank: #1313.
Salem Avenue Elementary School
Math: 7% | Reading: 12%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
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: #1414.
Bester Elementary School
Math: 5% | Reading: 11%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
385 Mill St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8001
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8001
Grades: PK-5
| 524 students
Rank: #1515.
Pangborn Elementary School
Math: 4% | Reading: 8%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
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
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
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, Washington County Technical High School and Washington County Job Development Center.
How many public schools are located in 21740, MD?
16 public schools are located in 21740, MD.
What percentage of students in 21740, MD go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in 21740, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 21740, MD?
21740, 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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