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Smithsburg Elementary School vs. Sharpsburg Elementary School

Should you attend Smithsburg Elementary School or Sharpsburg Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Smithsburg Elementary School
67 N Main St
Smithsburg, MD 21783
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Sharpsburg Elementary School
17525 Shepherdstown Pike
Sharpsburg, MD 21782
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Smithsburg Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Sharpsburg Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 367 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Smithsburg Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Serving 367 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sharpsburg Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
367 students
367 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Smithsburg Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sharpsburg Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Smithsburg Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sharpsburg Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Smithsburg Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sharpsburg Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Smithsburg Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Washington County School District and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sharpsburg Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Washington County School District and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#330 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 30%)
#152 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Smithsburg Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sharpsburg Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 20% in MD)(22-23 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 20% in MD)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Smithsburg Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Washington County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sharpsburg Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Washington County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in MD)
65-69%
(Top 20% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Smithsburg Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Washington County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sharpsburg Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Washington County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Top 30% in MD)
40-49%
(Top 30% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Smithsburg Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Washington County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sharpsburg Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Washington County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Smithsburg Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sharpsburg Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
26
38
Kindergarten Students
69
63
Grade 1 Students
46
55
Grade 2 Students
52
57
Grade 3 Students
55
44
Grade 4 Students
62
52
Grade 5 Students
57
58

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Smithsburg Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Washington County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sharpsburg Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Washington County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Smithsburg Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Washington County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sharpsburg Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Washington County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Smithsburg Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Washington County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sharpsburg Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Washington County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
81%
91%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Smithsburg Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Washington County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sharpsburg Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Washington County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Smithsburg Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Washington County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sharpsburg Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Washington County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.33
0.17
This chart showcases the diversity score of Smithsburg Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Washington County School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sharpsburg Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Washington County School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
33%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Smithsburg Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Washington County School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sharpsburg Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Washington County School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Smithsburg Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Washington County School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sharpsburg Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Washington County School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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