E. Russell Hicks Middle vs Emma K. Doub Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 238 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
E. Russell Hicks Middle
Hagerstown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
841 students
Emma K. Doub Elementary
Hagerstown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
389 students
| Measure | E. Russell Hicks Middle Hagerstown, Maryland | Emma K. Doub Elementary Hagerstown, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #118 of 225 | #335 of 879 |
| National rank | #9100 of 15,369 | #23471 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 841 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 841 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.8% | 58.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 47% |
| city | Hagerstown | Hagerstown |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emma K. Doub Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.4 vs 43.3).
- •Emma K. Doub Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 35%).
- •Emma K. Doub Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 48%).
- •Emma K. Doub Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.1% vs 68.8%).
- •E. Russell Hicks Middle does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 18.5).
- •E. Russell Hicks Middle is the larger school with 841 students compared with 389.
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 E. Russell Hicks Middle better than Emma K. Doub Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Emma K. Doub Elementary ranks higher (52.4 vs 43.3 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 E. Russell Hicks Middle and Emma K. Doub Elementary?
About 238 m in a straight line, between Hagerstown and Hagerstown in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
E. Russell Hicks Middle: 841. Emma K. Doub Elementary: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do E. Russell Hicks Middle and Emma K. Doub Elementary rank in Maryland?
E. Russell Hicks Middle is 118th of 225 and Emma K. Doub Elementary is 335th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).