How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Montgomery County Public Schools | Washington County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Rockville, Maryland | Hagerstown, Maryland |
| Total Enrollment | 160,554 | 22,297 |
| Number of Schools | 208 | 43 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.9:1 | 15.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Montgomery County Public Schools | Washington County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,473 | $17,101 |
| Federal Revenue | 10.3% | 15.3% |
| State Revenue | 23.7% | 53.7% |
| Local Revenue | 66.0% | 31.0% |
Montgomery County Public Schools
Federal State Local
Washington County Public Schools
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Montgomery County Public Schools | Washington County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24.3% | 59.1% |
| African American | 21.4% | 13.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.3% | 16.1% |
| Asian | 13.1% | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.6% | 8.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 41.6% | 50.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Montgomery County Public Schools | Washington County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 532 | 114 |
| Schools with AP | 26 | 9 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 372.6:1 | 401.1:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.2% | 29.4% |
School Types
Montgomery County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
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.