North Hagerstown High vs Watkins Mill High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maryland, United States, 68 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Hagerstown High
Hagerstown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,583 students
Watkins Mill High
Gaithersburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,577 students
| Measure | North Hagerstown High Hagerstown, Maryland | Watkins Mill High Gaithersburg, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #117 of 197 | #148 of 197 |
| National rank | #9013 of 16,910 | #12594 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,583 | 1,577 |
| Enrollment | 1,583 | 1,577 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.2% | 51.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 22% |
| city | Hagerstown | Gaithersburg |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Hagerstown High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.7 vs 33.3).
- •North Hagerstown High does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •North Hagerstown High does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 34%).
- •Watkins Mill High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.7% vs 58.2%).
- •Watkins Mill High does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 19.1).
- •North Hagerstown High is the larger school with 1,583 students compared with 1,577.
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 North Hagerstown High better than Watkins Mill High?
On the Success Index (US), North Hagerstown High ranks higher (47.7 vs 33.3 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 North Hagerstown High and Watkins Mill High?
About 68 km in a straight line, between Hagerstown and Gaithersburg in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Hagerstown High: 1,583. Watkins Mill High: 1,577. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Hagerstown High and Watkins Mill High rank in Maryland?
North Hagerstown High is 117th of 197 and Watkins Mill High is 148th of 197 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).