Old Forge Elementary vs Smithsburg Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 3.7 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 Middle
Smithsburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
554 students
| Measure | Old Forge Elementary Hagerstown, Maryland | Smithsburg Middle Smithsburg, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #286 of 879 | #66 of 225 |
| National rank | #19539 of 50,301 | #4874 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 354 | 554 |
| Enrollment | 354 | 554 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.5% | 46.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 50% |
| city | Hagerstown | Smithsburg |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smithsburg Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.8 vs 58.1).
- •Old Forge Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •Smithsburg Middle does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Old Forge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.5% vs 46.4%).
- •Old Forge Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 15.8).
- •Smithsburg Middle is the larger school with 554 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 Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Smithsburg Middle ranks higher (62.8 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 Middle?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Hagerstown and Smithsburg in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Old Forge Elementary: 354. Smithsburg Middle: 554. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Old Forge Elementary and Smithsburg Middle rank in Maryland?
Old Forge Elementary is 286th of 879 and Smithsburg Middle is 66th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).