Enrollment
733
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240066001285
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 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 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Maryland schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Smithsburg · Resource Index
- 45
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.5%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Smithsburg High compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Smithsburg High
Smithsburg High is a mid-sized high school in Smithsburg, Maryland, enrolling 733 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17:1 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 733 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 263 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #184.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 44/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 367 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Washington County Public Schools spends $15,838 per pupil, 23% below the Maryland average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Washington County Public Schools also operates South Hagerstown High (1,690 students) and North Hagerstown High (1,583 students) alongside Smithsburg High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Smithsburg High compares
Smithsburg High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,838
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington County Public Schools, which includes Smithsburg High.
$15,838
Per student
-23%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.0%
State 53.7%
Federal 15.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,690
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~733 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Smithsburg on the city page.
Is Smithsburg High a good school?
Smithsburg High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Maryland schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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