Bester Elementary vs South Hagerstown High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bester Elementary
Hagerstown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
490 students
South Hagerstown High
Hagerstown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,690 students
| Measure | Bester Elementary Hagerstown, Maryland | South Hagerstown High Hagerstown, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #730 of 879 | #138 of 197 |
| National rank | #44200 of 50,301 | #10800 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 490 | 1,690 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 1,690 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.7% | 67.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 27% |
| city | Hagerstown | Hagerstown |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Hagerstown High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.7 vs 21.0).
- •South Hagerstown High does better on math proficiency (27% vs 11%).
- •South Hagerstown High does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 18%).
- •South Hagerstown High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.5% vs 84.7%).
- •Bester Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 17.6).
- •South Hagerstown High is the larger school with 1,690 students compared with 490.
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 Bester Elementary better than South Hagerstown High?
On the Success Index (US), South Hagerstown High ranks higher (40.7 vs 21.0 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 Bester Elementary and South Hagerstown High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Hagerstown and Hagerstown in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bester Elementary: 490. South Hagerstown High: 1,690. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bester Elementary and South Hagerstown High rank in Maryland?
Bester Elementary is 730th of 879 and South Hagerstown High is 138th of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).