Washington County Public Schools School District
School District · Hagerstown, Maryland
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
42
25 elem, 7 mid, 9 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,937
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
42
25 elem, 7 mid, 9 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,937
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Evaluating Washington County Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Washington County Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Barbara Ingram School for the Arts
Hagerstown · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Boonsboro Elementary
Boonsboro · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Williamsport Elementary
Williamsport · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Maryland rank
#9 of 24
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Maryland avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,937
$353 vs Maryland median
District size
22,549 students
Larger than Maryland median
The short answer
Washington County Public Schools ranks #9 of 24 Maryland districts by overall school rating. Washington County Public Schools's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 41 schools. Its top-rated schools are Barbara Ingram School for the Arts (9.1/10), Boonsboro Elementary (9.0/10), and Williamsport Elementary (8.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.9/10 despite 64% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Washington County Public Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Washington County Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (41 of 42). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barbara Ingram School for the Arts | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Boonsboro Elementary | 9.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Williamsport Elementary | 8.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Fountaindale Elementary | 8.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Smithsburg Middle | 8.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Clear Spring Middle | 8.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Jonathan Hager Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Boonsboro Middle | 8.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Boonsboro High | 7.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Emma K. Doub Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
See all 42 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Washington County Public Schools
Washington County Public Schools is a Hagerstown, Maryland school district serving 42 schools. The district educates 22,549 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1. The district invests $17,937 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Washington County Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Barbara Ingram School for the Arts, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, Washington County Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 53.6% and ELA proficiency of 59.5%.
The district includes 25 elementary schools , 7 middle schools , and 9 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Washington County Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Washington County Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Washington County Public Schools
42 schools Elementary Schools 25
Middle Schools 7
High Schools 9
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Maryland
- City
- Hagerstown
- Total Enrollment
- 22,549
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,563
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Washington County Public Schools?
Washington County Public Schools has 42 schools in total — 25 elementary, 7 middle, and 9 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Washington County Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Washington County Public Schools is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Washington County Public Schools?
Washington County Public Schools spends $17,937 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Washington County Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Washington County Public Schools is 14.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Washington County Public Schools?
Barbara Ingram School for the Arts is the highest-rated school in Washington County Public Schools with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What are the test scores in Washington County Public Schools?
Across schools in Washington County Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Washington County Public Schools compare to other districts in Maryland?
Washington County Public Schools has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 42 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Maryland by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.5%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Maryland Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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