For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,379 students in 21740, MD.
The top ranked public high 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 high schools in zipcode 21740 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 60% statewide average). High schools in 21740, MD have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 21740 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Washington County Technical High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 21740, MD Public High Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(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.
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
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 high schools in 21740, MD?
The top ranked public high 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 high schools are located in 21740, MD?
5 public high schools are located in 21740, MD.
What is the racial composition of students in 21740, MD?
21740, MD public high schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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