Old Forge Elementary vs Smithsburg High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Old Forge Elementary
Hagerstown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
354 students
Smithsburg High
Smithsburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
733 students
| Measure | Old Forge Elementary Hagerstown, Maryland | Smithsburg High Smithsburg, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #286 of 879 | #73 of 197 |
| National rank | #19539 of 50,301 | #5317 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 354 | 733 |
| Enrollment | 354 | 733 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.5% | 44.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| city | Hagerstown | Smithsburg |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smithsburg High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.9 vs 58.1).
- •Smithsburg High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Old Forge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.5% vs 44.1%).
- •Old Forge Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 18.3).
- •Smithsburg High is the larger school with 733 students compared with 354.
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 Old Forge Elementary better than Smithsburg High?
On the Success Index (US), Smithsburg High ranks higher (61.9 vs 58.1 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 Old Forge Elementary and Smithsburg High?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Hagerstown and Smithsburg in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Old Forge Elementary: 354. Smithsburg High: 733. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Old Forge Elementary and Smithsburg High rank in Maryland?
Old Forge Elementary is 286th of 879 and Smithsburg High is 73rd of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).