- Enrollment
- 1,690
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Smithsburg, MD
Smithsburg High
Federal NCES profile for Smithsburg High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240066001285
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smithsburg High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Maryland schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Smithsburg · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 39.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Smithsburg High has class sizes larger than 81% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smithsburg High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Smithsburg, MD.
School address
District: Washington County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240066001285 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+59 students YoY
Smithsburg High grew from 717 students in 2022-23 to 776 in 2023-24 (+8.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 43.4 → 40.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+59 students YoY 240066001285 · Smithsburg, MD High · MID · TRAD
733 enr · 17:1 · 39.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: South Hagerstown High (1,690 students)
Smithsburg High grew from 717 students in 2022-23 to 776 in 2023-24 (+8.2%). Teacher FTE lost 43.4 → 40.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Smithsburg High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Hagersto
South Hagerstown High
1,690 students
- North Hagersto
North Hagerstown High
1,583 students
- Williamsport H
Williamsport High
1,061 students
- Western Height
Western Heights Middle
883 students
- E. Russell Hic
E. Russell Hicks Middle
841 students
- This school
Smithsburg High
733 students
What this shows Smithsburg High reports 733 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smithsburg High compares
Smithsburg High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.5% | ▼ 19% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 733 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
733
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in Maryland - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,937
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 367 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
African American 8.3%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: White at 73.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.1, Smithsburg High is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington County Public Schools reports $17,937 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Smithsburg High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hagerstown High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hagerstown High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williamsport High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Heights Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| E. Russell Hicks Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smithsburg High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,583
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 883
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~733 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Frequently asked questions about Smithsburg High
How many students attend Smithsburg High?
Smithsburg High has 733 students enrolled. It is a high school in Smithsburg, MD. CCD year-over-year: 717 (2022-23) → 776 (2023-24), up 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smithsburg High?
The student-teacher ratio at Smithsburg High is 17:1, which is 17% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Smithsburg High?
39.5% of students at Smithsburg High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smithsburg High?
The largest demographic group at Smithsburg High is White at 73.3% of enrollment, in Smithsburg, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smithsburg High?
Smithsburg High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Smithsburg High rank among public schools in Smithsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Smithsburg High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Smithsburg, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Washington County Public Schools?
Besides Smithsburg High, Washington County Public Schools also operates South Hagerstown High (1,690 students), North Hagerstown High (1,583 students), and Williamsport High (1,061 students). See the Washington County Public Schools district page for the complete list.