How do these districts compare?
| Metric | St. Mary's County Public Schools | Washington County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Leonardtown, Maryland | Hagerstown, Maryland |
| Total Enrollment | 17,493 | 22,297 |
| Number of Schools | 26 | 43 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.6:1 | 14.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | St. Mary's County Public Schools | Washington County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,088 | $17,937 |
| Federal Revenue | 13.6% | 15.3% |
| State Revenue | 41.2% | 53.7% |
| Local Revenue | 45.1% | 31.0% |
St. Mary's County Public Schools
Federal State Local
Washington County Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | St. Mary's County Public Schools | Washington County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 58.2% | 59.1% |
| African American | 19.1% | 13.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.9% | 16.1% |
| Asian | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 10.1% | 8.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 34.2% | 50.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | St. Mary's County Public Schools | Washington County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 78 | 114 |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 9 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 382.9:1 | 348.1:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 29.4% | 26.4% |
School Types
St. Mary's County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
Washington County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 7
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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.