Very Good
#407 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 30% in state
Washington County Job Development Center
High School · Washington County Public Schools · Hagerstown, MD
A high school in Hagerstown, MD where students score 49 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1350 Marshall St, Hagerstown, MD 21740
- Math 75% proficient (2021)
- Reading 75% proficient (2021)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Washington County Job Development Center score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 75% across the 4-year record (2018–2021).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2018-2021) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2018-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Washington County Job Development Center 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 26Car-Dependent
- Transit 19Minimal Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,177/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hagerstown), 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
$59,410
Median home value
$241,600
Median rent
$1,031/mo
College educated
20.1%
Homeownership
55.2%
Poverty rate
17.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21740; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | PK–12 | 0.0 mi | 53 | Compare → |
| North Hagerstown HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 1,558 | Compare → |
| St Maria Goretti Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 147 | Compare → |
| Truth Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 58 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Washington County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 43
- Rank in district
- #14 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
Washington County Job Development Center is listed in Washington County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Washington County Job Development Center
Washington County Job Development Center is a public high school in Hagerstown, MD, part of Washington County Public Schools, serving approximately 35 students in grades 12th-12th with a 5.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #407 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2021) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Washington County Job Development Center
What grades does Washington County Job Development Center serve?
Washington County Job Development Center serves students in grades 12th through 12th.
How many students attend Washington County Job Development Center?
Washington County Job Development Center has an enrollment of approximately 35 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington County Job Development Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington County Job Development Center is 5.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Washington County Job Development Center rank in MD?
Washington County Job Development Center ranks #407 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Washington County Job Development Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Washington County Job Development Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Washington County Job Development Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Washington County Job Development Center has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2021) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2021).
Is Washington County Job Development Center a charter school?
No, Washington County Job Development Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Washington County Job Development Center a Title I school?
No, Washington County Job Development Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Washington County Job Development Center?
71.4% of students at Washington County Job Development Center 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
- 12th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 35
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.1%
- Phone
- (301) 766-8214
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 21740)
- 63,140
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 21740; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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