How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Smithsburg Elementary | South Hagerstown High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Smithsburg, MD | Hagerstown, MD |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 362 | 1,690 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.5:1 | 17.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 38.5% | 65.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Smithsburg Elementary | South Hagerstown High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,101 | $17,101 |
| District | Washington County Public Schools | Washington County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Smithsburg Elementary | South Hagerstown High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78.5% | 32.4% |
| African American | 4.4% | 29.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.8% | 23.9% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.0% | 11.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Smithsburg Elementary | South Hagerstown High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 15 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 362:1 | 422.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.3% | 44.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 128 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.