- Enrollment
- 1,690
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Smithsburg, MD
Smithsburg Middle
Federal NCES profile for Smithsburg Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240066001287
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smithsburg Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Smithsburg · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 40.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Smithsburg Middle has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smithsburg Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Smithsburg, MD.
School address
District: Washington County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240066001287 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Smithsburg Middle held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.6 → 35.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 240066001287 · Smithsburg, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
554 enr · 14.6:1 · 40.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: South Hagerstown High (1,690 students)
Smithsburg Middle held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.6 → 35.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Smithsburg Middle 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 554
Smithsburg Middle
554 students
What this shows Smithsburg Middle reports 554 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smithsburg Middle compares
Smithsburg Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.1% | ▼ 18% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 554 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
554
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 52% in Maryland - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.8%
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 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
African American 7.0%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.9, Smithsburg Middle is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
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 Middle 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 | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| E. Russell Hicks Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smithsburg Middle'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 middle 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 (~554 students)
Frequently asked questions about Smithsburg Middle
How many students attend Smithsburg Middle?
Smithsburg Middle has 554 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Smithsburg, MD. CCD year-over-year: 534 (2022-23) → 533 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smithsburg Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Smithsburg Middle is 14.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Smithsburg Middle?
40.1% of students at Smithsburg Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smithsburg Middle?
The largest demographic group at Smithsburg Middle is White at 74.9% of enrollment, in Smithsburg, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smithsburg Middle?
Smithsburg Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Middle rank among public schools in Smithsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Smithsburg Middle ranks #1 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 Middle, 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.