South Hagerstown High vs Williamsport High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maryland, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Hagerstown High
Hagerstown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,690 students
Williamsport High
Williamsport · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,061 students
| Measure | South Hagerstown High Hagerstown, Maryland | Williamsport High Williamsport, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #138 of 197 | #124 of 197 |
| National rank | #10800 of 16,910 | #9497 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,690 | 1,061 |
| Enrollment | 1,690 | 1,061 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.5% | 60.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| city | Hagerstown | Williamsport |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Williamsport High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.9 vs 40.7).
- •Williamsport High does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •South Hagerstown High does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •Williamsport High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.1% vs 67.5%).
- •South Hagerstown High does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 18.6).
- •South Hagerstown High is the larger school with 1,690 students compared with 1,061.
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 South Hagerstown High better than Williamsport High?
On the Success Index (US), Williamsport High ranks higher (45.9 vs 40.7 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 South Hagerstown High and Williamsport High?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Hagerstown and Williamsport in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Hagerstown High: 1,690. Williamsport High: 1,061. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Hagerstown High and Williamsport High rank in Maryland?
South Hagerstown High is 138th of 197 and Williamsport High is 124th of 197 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).