For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 4,134 students in Hagerstown, MD.
The top ranked public high schools in Hagerstown, MD are Barbara Ingram School For The Arts, Boyd J. Michael Iii Technical High School and North Hagerstown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hagerstown, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Hagerstown have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Hagerstown, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Boyd J. Michael Iii Technical High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Hagerstown, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barbara Ingram School For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7-11 S. Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8840
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8840
Grades: 9-12
| 330 students
Rank: #22.
Boyd J. Michael Iii Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50 W Oak Ridge Dr
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8050
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8050
Grades: 11-12
| 548 students
Rank: #33.
North Hagerstown High School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 Pennsylvania Ave
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 766-8238
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 766-8238
Grades: 9-12
| 1,558 students
Rank: #44.
South Hagerstown High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1101 S Potomac St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8369
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8369
Grades: 9-12
| 1,645 students
Rank: #55.
Marshall Street School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1350 Marshall St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8214
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8214
Grades: PK-12
| 53 students
Rank: n/an/a
Evening High School
Alternative School
40 W. Oak Ridge Drive
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8460
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8460
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Hagerstown, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
12408 Learning Ln
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8102
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8102
Grades: K-5
| 143 students
23 Funkstown Rd
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8162
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8162
Grades: PK
| 115 students
11402 Robinwood Dr
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 791-4332
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 791-4332
Grades: PK
| 109 students
Washington County Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1151 S Potomac St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8447
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8447
Grades: 6-10
| 58 students
Washington County Job Development Center (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
1350 Marshall St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8214
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8214
Grades: 12
| 35 students
59 Winter St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8439
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8439
Grades: PK-5
| 301 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hagerstown, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in Hagerstown, MD include Barbara Ingram School For The Arts, Boyd J. Michael Iii Technical High School and North Hagerstown High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hagerstown?
6 public high schools are located in Hagerstown.
What is the racial composition of students in Hagerstown?
Hagerstown public high schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Hagerstown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Hagerstown include: South Hagerstown High School vs. North Hagerstown High School, North Hagerstown High School vs. South Hagerstown High School, Boyd J. Michael Iii Technical High School vs. North Hagerstown High School
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