Washington County Public Schools

Washington County, Maryland

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

public schools

Total Enrollment

22,297

students

School Districts

district

Directory guide

How to use the Washington County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Maryland; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Washington County has one district entry in this county file: Washington County Public Schools. Use the table to compare schools, grade spans, and program flags within that district.

Community spread

School records are spread across 10 listed communities. Hagerstown has the most listed schools, with 24 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 25 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

3 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Washington County

Reported Enrollment

22,297

44 schools reporting

School Districts

district

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary25

Middle7

High10

Other2

1 School District in Washington County

Washington County Public Schools

44 schools

22,297 students enrolled

44 Public Schools in Washington County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Washington County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
South Hagerstown High	Profile	Washington County Public Schools	Hagerstown, 21740City: Small	9–12	High	1,487
North Hagerstown High	Profile	Washington County Public Schools	Hagerstown, 21742City: Small	9–12	High	1,438
Williamsport High	Profile	Washington County Public Schools	Williamsport, 21795Suburb: Midsize	9–12	High	959
Western Heights Middle	Listed only	Washington County Public Schools	Hagerstown, 21740City: Small	6–8	Middle	903
Northern Middle	Listed only	Washington County Public Schools	Hagerstown, 21742City: Small	6–8	Middle	848
E. Russell Hicks Middle	Listed only	Washington County Public Schools	Hagerstown, 21740City: Small	6–8	Middle	824
Springfield Middle	Listed only	Washington County Public Schools	Williamsport, 21795Suburb: Midsize	6–8	Middle	748
Boonsboro High	Listed only	Washington County Public Schools	Boonsboro, 21713Suburb: Midsize	9–12	High	747
Smithsburg High	Listed only	Washington County Public Schools	Smithsburg, 21783Suburb: Midsize	9–12	High	717
Salem Avenue Elementary	Listed only	Washington County Public Schools	Hagerstown, 21740City: Small	PK–5	Primary	687
Maugansville Elementary	Listed only	Washington County Public Schools	Maugansville, 21767Suburb: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	676
Pangborn Elementary	Listed only	Washington County Public Schools	Hagerstown, 21740City: Small	PK–5	Primary	673
Rockland Woods Elementary	Listed only	Washington County Public Schools	Hagerstown, 21740Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	625
Boonsboro Middle	Listed only	Washington County Public Schools	Boonsboro, 21713Suburb: Midsize	6–8	Middle	610
Ruth Ann Monroe Primary	Listed only	Washington County Public Schools	Hagerstown, 21742Suburb: Midsize	PK–2	Primary	567
Boyd J. Michael III Technical High School	Listed only	Washington County Public Schools	Hagerstown, 21740City: Small	11–12	Vocational	548
Smithsburg Middle	Listed only	Washington County Public Schools	Smithsburg, 21783Suburb: Midsize	6–8	Middle	534
Williamsport Elementary	Listed only	Washington County Public Schools	Williamsport, 21795Suburb: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	514
Boonsboro Elementary	Listed only	Washington County Public Schools	Boonsboro, 21713Suburb: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	509
Lincolnshire Elementary	Listed only	Washington County Public Schools	Hagerstown, 21740Suburb: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	496

South Hagerstown High

Washington County Public Schools

Hagerstown, 21740 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,487 students

North Hagerstown High

Washington County Public Schools

Hagerstown, 21742 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,438 students

Williamsport High

Washington County Public Schools

Williamsport, 21795 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High959 students

Western Heights Middle

Washington County Public Schools

Hagerstown, 21740 / City: Small

Listed only6–8Middle903 students

Northern Middle

Washington County Public Schools

Hagerstown, 21742 / City: Small

Listed only6–8Middle848 students

E. Russell Hicks Middle

Washington County Public Schools

Hagerstown, 21740 / City: Small

Listed only6–8Middle824 students

Springfield Middle

Washington County Public Schools

Williamsport, 21795 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle748 students

Boonsboro High

Washington County Public Schools

Boonsboro, 21713 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only9–12High747 students

Smithsburg High

Washington County Public Schools

Smithsburg, 21783 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only9–12High717 students

Salem Avenue Elementary

Washington County Public Schools

Hagerstown, 21740 / City: Small

Listed onlyPK–5Primary687 students

Maugansville Elementary

Washington County Public Schools

Maugansville, 21767 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–5Primary676 students

Pangborn Elementary

Washington County Public Schools

Hagerstown, 21740 / City: Small

Listed onlyPK–5Primary673 students

Rockland Woods Elementary

Washington County Public Schools

Hagerstown, 21740 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary625 students

Boonsboro Middle

Washington County Public Schools

Boonsboro, 21713 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle610 students

Ruth Ann Monroe Primary

Washington County Public Schools

Hagerstown, 21742 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–2Primary567 students

Boyd J. Michael III Technical High School

Washington County Public Schools

Hagerstown, 21740 / City: Small

Listed only11–12Vocational548 students

Smithsburg Middle

Washington County Public Schools

Smithsburg, 21783 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle534 students

Williamsport Elementary

Washington County Public Schools

Williamsport, 21795 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–5Primary514 students

Boonsboro Elementary

Washington County Public Schools

Boonsboro, 21713 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–5Primary509 students

Lincolnshire Elementary

Washington County Public Schools

Hagerstown, 21740 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–5Primary496 students

Washington County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Washington County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Maryland. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Washington County public school directory?

The directory lists 44 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Washington County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Washington County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Washington County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 3 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Washington County?

This county has one district entry in the current school file. Compare individual schools by grade range, enrollment, and program flags, then confirm local assignment rules with the district.

← Back to Washington County Education OverviewCounty school score: 73/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.