How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Baltimore County Public Schools | Washington County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Towson, Maryland | Hagerstown, Maryland |
| Total Enrollment | 111,082 | 22,297 |
| Number of Schools | 175 | 43 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.6:1 | 15.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Baltimore County Public Schools | Washington County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,242 | $17,101 |
| Federal Revenue | 12.0% | 15.3% |
| State Revenue | 40.7% | 53.7% |
| Local Revenue | 47.3% | 31.0% |
Baltimore County Public Schools
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Washington County Public Schools
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Baltimore County Public Schools | Washington County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29.3% | 59.1% |
| African American | 39.1% | 13.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.2% | 16.1% |
| Asian | 7.3% | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.5% | 8.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 49.2% | 50.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Baltimore County Public Schools | Washington County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 471 | 114 |
| Schools with AP | 24 | 9 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 334.7:1 | 401.1:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 37.7% | 29.4% |
School Types
Baltimore County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Washington County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.