How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Smithsburg Middle | Thurmont Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Smithsburg, MD | Thurmont, MD |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 554 | 507 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.6:1 | 14.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 37.9% | 40.2% |
| 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 Middle | Thurmont Middle |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,937 | $16,233 |
| District | Washington County Public Schools | Frederick County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Smithsburg Middle | Thurmont Middle |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74.9% | 79.1% |
| African American | 7.0% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.0% | 12.6% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.2% | 5.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Smithsburg Middle | Thurmont Middle |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 260:1 | 188:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.4% | 27.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 37 | 33 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.