Barbara Ingram School for the Arts vs South Hagerstown High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maryland, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barbara Ingram School for the Arts
Hagerstown · Public high · Grades 9–12
347 students
South Hagerstown High
Hagerstown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,690 students
| Measure | Barbara Ingram School for the Arts Hagerstown, Maryland | South Hagerstown High Hagerstown, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #6 of 197 | #138 of 197 |
| National rank | #775 of 16,910 | #10800 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 347 | 1,690 |
| Enrollment | 347 | 1,690 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.7% | 67.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 27% |
| city | Hagerstown | Hagerstown |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barbara Ingram School for the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.8 vs 40.7).
- •Barbara Ingram School for the Arts does better on math proficiency (77% vs 27%).
- •Barbara Ingram School for the Arts does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 63%).
- •Barbara Ingram School for the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.7% vs 67.5%).
- •Barbara Ingram School for the Arts does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.6).
- •South Hagerstown High is the larger school with 1,690 students compared with 347.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Barbara Ingram School for the Arts better than South Hagerstown High?
On the Success Index (US), Barbara Ingram School for the Arts ranks higher (83.8 vs 40.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Barbara Ingram School for the Arts and South Hagerstown High?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Hagerstown and Hagerstown in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barbara Ingram School for the Arts: 347. South Hagerstown High: 1,690. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barbara Ingram School for the Arts and South Hagerstown High rank in Maryland?
Barbara Ingram School for the Arts is 6th of 197 and South Hagerstown High is 138th of 197 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).