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Washington County Public Schools

Maryland · Public School District
44
Schools
22,297
Students
$17,101
Per-Pupil Spend
+19% nat'l
61.1%
Free Lunch Rate
+9pp vs nat'l
90.4%
Graduation Rate
+3.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Washington County Public Schools is a public school district in Maryland serving 22,297 students across 44 schools. It includes 25 elementary, 7 middle, 10 high schools. Its graduation rate of 90.4% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,101 is above average for a US public school district. 61% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (44)
Elementary Schools25 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bester ElementaryPK–05494
Boonsboro ElementaryPK–05509
Cascade ElementaryPK–05146
Clear Spring ElementaryPK–05367
Eastern Elementary03–05433
Emma K. Doub ElementaryPK–05354
Fountain Rock ElementaryPK–05299
Fountaindale ElementaryPK–05378
Greenbrier ElementaryPK–05256
Hancock ElementaryPK–05211
Hickory ElementaryPK–05328
Jonathan Hager ElementaryPK–05469
Lincolnshire ElementaryPK–05496
Maugansville ElementaryPK–05676
Old Forge ElementaryPK–05327
Pangborn ElementaryPK–05673
Paramount ElementaryPK–05406
Pleasant Valley ElementaryPK–05212
Potomac Heights ElementaryPK–05348
Rockland Woods ElementaryPK–05625
Ruth Ann Monroe PrimaryPK–02567
Salem Avenue ElementaryPK–05687
Sharpsburg ElementaryPK–05349
Smithsburg ElementaryPK–05369
Williamsport ElementaryPK–05514
Middle Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Boonsboro Middle06–08610
Clear Spring Middle06–08329
E. Russell Hicks Middle06–08824
Northern Middle06–08848
Smithsburg Middle06–08534
Springfield Middle06–08748
Western Heights Middle06–08903
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Evening High SchoolUG–UG0
Marshall Street SchoolPK–1254
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,101+19% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
54%
31%
State
53.7%
Local (property tax)
31.0%
Federal
15.3%

Funding is shared between state (54%) and local sources (31%), with notable federal support (15%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
44
Schools
22,297
Students
61%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.4%
Opportunity Score46/100
StateMaryland →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.4% graduation rate — 3.9 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $17,101 per pupil — 19% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 44 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Washington County Public Schools?
Washington County Public Schools has 44 public schools, serving a total of 22,297 students.
What is the graduation rate for Washington County Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 90.4%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Washington County Public Schools spend per student?
Washington County Public Schools spends $17,101 per pupil — 19% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Washington County Public Schools?
61% of students in Washington County Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Washington County Public Schools?
No, Washington County Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Washington County Public Schools serve?
Washington County Public Schools serves grades PK through UG, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for Washington County Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Washington County Public Schools is 46/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.