E. Russell Hicks Middle vs Western Heights Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maryland, United States, 5.0 km 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
Western Heights Middle
Hagerstown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
883 students
| Measure | E. Russell Hicks Middle Hagerstown, Maryland | Western Heights Middle Hagerstown, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #118 of 225 | #150 of 225 |
| National rank | #9100 of 15,369 | #10980 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 841 | 883 |
| Enrollment | 841 | 883 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.8% | 69.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 22% |
| city | Hagerstown | Hagerstown |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •E. Russell Hicks Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.3 vs 34.5).
- •E. Russell Hicks Middle does better on math proficiency (35% vs 22%).
- •E. Russell Hicks Middle does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 40%).
- •E. Russell Hicks Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.8% vs 69.9%).
- •Western Heights Middle does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.8).
- •Western Heights Middle is the larger school with 883 students compared with 841.
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 Western Heights Middle?
On the Success Index (US), E. Russell Hicks Middle ranks higher (43.3 vs 34.5 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 Western Heights Middle?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Hagerstown and Hagerstown in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
E. Russell Hicks Middle: 841. Western Heights Middle: 883. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do E. Russell Hicks Middle and Western Heights Middle rank in Maryland?
E. Russell Hicks Middle is 118th of 225 and Western Heights Middle is 150th of 225 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).