Very Good
#523 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 38% in state
Smithsburg High
High School · Washington County Public Schools · Smithsburg, MD
A Washington County Public Schools high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
66 N Main St, Smithsburg, MD 21783
- Math 20% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 81% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Smithsburg High score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2020, to 51% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Smithsburg High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average530/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Smithsburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$96,055
Median home value
$330,100
Median rent
$1,060/mo
College educated
21.3%
Homeownership
78.1%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21783; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Washington County Public Schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Ingram School for the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | 9–12 | Not available | 330 | Compare → |
| Boonsboro HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 9–12 | Not available | 836 | Compare → |
| Clear Spring HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 468 | Compare → |
| Hancock Middle Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 6–12 | Not available | 255 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Washington County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 43
- Rank in district
- #20 of 42
- District spending per student
- $17,937NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Smithsburg High is listed in Washington County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Smithsburg High
Smithsburg High is a public high school in Smithsburg, MD, part of Washington County Public Schools, serving approximately 776 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #523 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Smithsburg High
What grades does Smithsburg High serve?
Smithsburg High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Smithsburg High?
Smithsburg High has an enrollment of approximately 776 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smithsburg High?
The student-teacher ratio at Smithsburg High is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Smithsburg High rank in MD?
Smithsburg High ranks #523 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Smithsburg High's MySchoolScout rating?
Smithsburg High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Smithsburg High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Smithsburg High has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Smithsburg High a charter school?
No, Smithsburg High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Smithsburg High a Title I school?
No, Smithsburg High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Smithsburg High?
48.5% of students at Smithsburg High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 776
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.5%
- Phone
- (301) 766-8337
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 21783)
- 9,881
- Area average commute
- 32.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 21783; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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