North Hagerstown High vs Western Heights Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.1 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
Western Heights Middle
Hagerstown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
883 students
| Measure | North Hagerstown High Hagerstown, Maryland | Western Heights Middle Hagerstown, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #117 of 197 | #150 of 225 |
| National rank | #9013 of 16,910 | #10980 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,583 | 883 |
| Enrollment | 1,583 | 883 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.2% | 69.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 22% |
| city | Hagerstown | Hagerstown |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Hagerstown High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.7 vs 34.5).
- •North Hagerstown High does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •North Hagerstown High does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 40%).
- •North Hagerstown High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.2% vs 69.9%).
- •Western Heights Middle does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 19.1).
- •North Hagerstown High is the larger school with 1,583 students compared with 883.
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 Western Heights Middle?
On the Success Index (US), North Hagerstown High ranks higher (47.7 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 North Hagerstown High and Western Heights Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hagerstown and Hagerstown in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Hagerstown High: 1,583. Western Heights Middle: 883. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Hagerstown High and Western Heights Middle rank in Maryland?
North Hagerstown High is 117th of 197 and Western Heights Middle is 150th of 225 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).