Total enrollment
22,772
+177 (+1%) vs SY 2017-18
Washington County
Maryland · Public K-12
Public K-12 schools in Washington County number 44, teaching approximately 23,320 Maryland students against a population of 155,709. By level, that breaks down as 25 elementary, 7 middle, and 11 high schools.
7-year change in Washington County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
42
-1 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
54%
was 67%
% Hispanic
18%
was 9%
% Black
16%
was 13%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
155,709
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
44
1 districts
Enrollment
23,320
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$77,747
Below Maryland avg
Free/reduced lunch
57.7%
Above Maryland avg
Elementary
25
10,817 students
Middle
7
4,901 students
High
11
7,555 students
Combined / other
1
47 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Washington County Public Schools
23,320 students · 1 district in Washington County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Washington County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
24.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.2%
civilian labor
Median age
41
21.8% under 18
Test scores in Washington County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 39 schools ranked. Maryland state average: 51.9%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Barbara Ingram School for the Arts· 93.4%
- Boonsboro High· 81.7%
- Smithsburg High· 80.9%
- Pleasant Valley Elementary· 77.8%
- Boonsboro Elementary· 72.1%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Bester Elementary· 25.3%
- Hickory Elementary· 28.8%
- Cascade Elementary· 30.0%
- Eastern Elementary· 34.6%
- Jonathan Hager Elementary· 36.1%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Hagerstown High | Hagerstown | High | 09-12 | 1,690 | · |
| North Hagerstown High | Hagerstown | High | 09-12 | 1,583 | · |
| Williamsport High | Williamsport | High | 09-12 | 1,061 | · |
| Western Heights Middle | Hagerstown | Middle | 06-08 | 883 | · |
| E. Russell Hicks Middle | Hagerstown | Middle | 06-08 | 841 | · |
| Northern Middle | Hagerstown | Middle | 06-08 | 841 | · |
| Boonsboro High | Boonsboro | High | 09-12 | 838 | · |
| Springfield Middle | Williamsport | Middle | 06-08 | 808 | · |
| Pangborn Elementary | Hagerstown | Elementary | PK-05 | 749 | · |
| Smithsburg High | Smithsburg | High | 09-12 | 733 | · |
| Salem Avenue Elementary | Hagerstown | Elementary | PK-05 | 713 | · |
| Maugansville Elementary | Maugansville | Elementary | PK-05 | 698 | · |
| Boonsboro Middle | Boonsboro | Middle | 06-08 | 673 | · |
| Rockland Woods Elementary | Hagerstown | Elementary | PK-05 | 655 | · |
| Ruth Ann Monroe Primary | Hagerstown | Elementary | PK-02 | 579 | · |
| Smithsburg Middle | Smithsburg | Middle | 06-08 | 554 | · |
| Boyd J. Michael III Technical High School | Hagerstown | High | 11-12 | 548 | · |
| Williamsport Elementary | Williamsport | Elementary | PK-05 | 533 | · |
| Boonsboro Elementary | Boonsboro | Elementary | PK-05 | 514 | · |
| Lincolnshire Elementary | Hagerstown | Elementary | PK-05 | 503 | · |
| Jonathan Hager Elementary | Hagerstown | Elementary | PK-05 | 498 | · |
| Bester Elementary | Hagerstown | Elementary | PK-05 | 490 | · |
| Clear Spring High | Clear Spring | High | 09-12 | 478 | · |
| Eastern Elementary | Hagerstown | Elementary | 03-05 | 439 | · |
| Fountaindale Elementary | Hagerstown | Elementary | PK-05 | 413 | · |
| Clear Spring Elementary | Clear Spring | Elementary | PK-05 | 398 | · |
| Paramount Elementary | Hagerstown | Elementary | PK-05 | 397 | · |
| Emma K. Doub Elementary | Hagerstown | Elementary | PK-05 | 389 | · |
| Sharpsburg Elementary | Sharpsburg | Elementary | PK-05 | 362 | · |
| Smithsburg Elementary | Smithsburg | Elementary | PK-05 | 362 | · |
| Old Forge Elementary | Hagerstown | Elementary | PK-05 | 354 | · |
| Potomac Heights Elementary | Hagerstown | Elementary | PK-05 | 351 | · |
| Barbara Ingram School for the Arts | Hagerstown | High | 09-12 | 347 | · |
| Hickory Elementary | Williamsport | Elementary | PK-05 | 326 | · |
| Fountain Rock Elementary | Hagerstown | Elementary | PK-05 | 319 | · |
| Clear Spring Middle | Clear Spring | Middle | 06-08 | 301 | · |
| Greenbrier Elementary | Boonsboro | Elementary | PK-05 | 259 | · |
| Hancock Middle Senior High | Hancock | High | 06-12 | 239 | · |
| Hancock Elementary | Hancock | Elementary | PK-05 | 193 | · |
| Pleasant Valley Elementary | Knoxville | Elementary | PK-05 | 186 | · |
| Cascade Elementary | Cascade | Elementary | PK-05 | 137 | · |
| Marshall Street School | Hagerstown | Combined | PK-12 | 47 | · |
| Washington County Job Development Center | Hagerstown | High | 12-12 | 38 | · |
| Evening High School | Hagerstown | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Washington County
About Washington County
In Maryland, Washington County is a mid-sized county of about 155,709 residents. 44 public schools across the county instructs about 23,320 students between them.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $77,747, 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 9%. That income level is 20% meaningfully below the Maryland median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Washington County is made up of 25 elementary schools (10,817 students), 7 middle schools (4,901), 11 high schools (7,555), and 1 combined or other schools.
Washington County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 23,320 students across Washington County.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 22,772 students, stayed largely flat from the 22,595 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Washington County closed 1 school, going from 43 to 42. Demographically, the White share of enrollment declined from 67% to 54%.
On allk12, the community for Washington County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data