Best high schools in Washington County Public Schools (2025)
Schools classified as high schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 8 schools in Washington County Public Schools, Maryland. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Maryland.
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- 184Barbara Ingram School for the ArtsHagerstown · Public High77% Math proficiency · 347 students
- 267Clear Spring HighClear Spring · Public High57% Math proficiency · 478 students
- 364Boonsboro HighBoonsboro · Public High52% Math proficiency · 838 students
- 462Smithsburg HighSmithsburg · Public High52% Math proficiency · 733 students
- 548Hancock Middle Senior HighHancock · Public High32% Math proficiency · 239 students
- 648North Hagerstown HighHagerstown · Public High37% Math proficiency · 1,583 students
- 746Williamsport HighWilliamsport · Public High37% Math proficiency · 1,061 students
- 841South Hagerstown HighHagerstown · Public High27% Math proficiency · 1,690 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barbara Ingram School for the Arts Hagerstown · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 83.8 Top 5% | 77% Math proficiency | 347 |
| 2 | Clear Spring High Clear Spring · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 67.1 Top 25% | 57% Math proficiency | 478 |
| 3 | Boonsboro High Boonsboro · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 63.9 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 838 |
| 4 | Smithsburg High Smithsburg · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 61.9 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 733 |
| 5 | Hancock Middle Senior High Hancock · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 48.2 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 239 |
| 6 | North Hagerstown High Hagerstown · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 47.7 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 1,583 |
| 7 | Williamsport High Williamsport · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 45.9 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 1,061 |
| 8 | South Hagerstown High Hagerstown · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 40.7 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 1,690 |
Barbara Ingram School for the Arts in Hagerstown leads the 2025 list of high schools in Washington County Public Schools with a Success Index (US) of 83.8. Of the 8 schools shown, 8 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Maryland high schools rankings, every school on the Washington County Public Schools page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best high school in Washington County Public Schools?
Barbara Ingram School for the Arts in Hagerstown, Maryland ranks first among high schools in Washington County Public Schools with a Success Index (US) of 83.8 out of 100 (Enrollment: 347).
How are high schools in Washington County Public Schools ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.