Smithsburg High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Smithsburg, Maryland 21783 · Washington County Public Schools
#73 of 197 high schools in Maryland
#5317 of 16,910 nationally
About Smithsburg High
Smithsburg High is a public high located in Smithsburg, in the Washington County Public Schools school district of Maryland, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 733 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 61.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 73rd of 197 ranked high schools in Maryland. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (76th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (26th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 733.
There are 3 schools in Smithsburg; Smithsburg High ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)44.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Smithsburg High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 44.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Smithsburg High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Smithsburg Middle
Smithsburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
554 students · 274 m away
Smithsburg Elementary
Smithsburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
362 students · 316 m away
Old Forge Elementary
Hagerstown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
354 students · 3.6 km away
Cascade Elementary
Cascade · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
137 students · 9.4 km away
Hooverville El Sch
Waynesboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
317 students · 9.6 km away
Wolfsville Elementary
Myersville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
163 students · 9.6 km away
Summitview El Sch
Waynesboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
363 students · 9.7 km away
Waynesboro Area MS
Waynesboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
887 students · 9.7 km away
Waynesboro Area Senior High School
Waynesboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,392 students · 9.9 km away
Potomac Heights Elementary
Hagerstown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
351 students · 10 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Maryland with a comparable Enrollment.
The Reach! Partnership School
Baltimore · Public high · Grades 9–12
724 students
Mardela Middle & High
Mardela Springs · Public high · Grades 6–12
742 students
Mountain Ridge High School
Frostburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
743 students
Allegany High
Cumberland · Public high · Grades 9–12
719 students
Central High
Capitol Heights · Public high · Grades 9–12
754 students
Loch Raven High
Baltimore · Public high · Grades 9–12
780 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Smithsburg High a good school?
Smithsburg High has a Success Index (US) of 61.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #73 of 197 in Maryland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Smithsburg High rank in Maryland?
Smithsburg High ranks #73 of 197 high schools in Maryland and #5317 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Smithsburg High?
Smithsburg High had 733 students in 2025.
Is Smithsburg High a elementary school or a high school?
Smithsburg High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Smithsburg High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Smithsburg High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.