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Smithsburg High School vs. Boyd J. Michael Iii Technical High School

Should you attend Smithsburg High School or Boyd J. Michael Iii Technical High 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 High School
66 N Main St
Smithsburg, MD 21783
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Boyd J. Michael Iii Technical High School
50 W Oak Ridge Dr
Hagerstown, MD 21740
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

Boyd J. Michael Iii Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 776 students in grades 9-12, Smithsburg High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (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 19:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Serving 548 students in grades 11-12, Boyd J. Michael Iii Technical High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
School Type
n/a
Vocational
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
11-12
Total Students
776 students
548 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Smithsburg High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Boyd J. Michael Iii Technical High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Smithsburg High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Boyd J. Michael Iii Technical High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
34 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Smithsburg High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Boyd J. Michael Iii Technical High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Smithsburg High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Washington County Public Schools 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 Boyd J. Michael Iii Technical High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Washington County Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#320 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 30%)
#473 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Smithsburg High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Boyd J. Michael Iii Technical High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in MD)
22%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Smithsburg High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Washington County Public Schools 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 Boyd J. Michael Iii Technical High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Washington County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 20% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
62%
(Top 20% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Smithsburg High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Washington County Public Schools 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 Boyd J. Michael Iii Technical High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Washington County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 5% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
59%
(Top 10% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Smithsburg High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Washington County Public Schools 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 Boyd J. Michael Iii Technical High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Washington County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 20% in MD)
≥99%
(Top 1% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Smithsburg High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Washington County Public Schools 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 graduation rate of Boyd J. Michael Iii Technical High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Washington County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Smithsburg High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Boyd J. Michael Iii Technical High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
197
-
Grade 10 Students
186
-
Grade 11 Students
210
285
Grade 12 Students
183
263

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Smithsburg High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Washington County Public Schools 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 Boyd J. Michael Iii Technical High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Washington County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Smithsburg High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Washington County Public Schools 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 Boyd J. Michael Iii Technical High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Washington County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
9%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Smithsburg High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Washington County Public Schools 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 Boyd J. Michael Iii Technical High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Washington County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
74%
73%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Smithsburg High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Washington County Public Schools 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 Boyd J. Michael Iii Technical High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Washington County Public Schools 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
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Smithsburg High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Washington County Public Schools 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 Boyd J. Michael Iii Technical High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Washington County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.43
0.45
This chart showcases the diversity score of Smithsburg High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Washington County Public Schools 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 Boyd J. Michael Iii Technical High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Washington County Public Schools 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
40%
35%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Smithsburg High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Washington County Public Schools 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 Boyd J. Michael Iii Technical High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Washington County Public Schools 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%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Smithsburg High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Washington County Public Schools 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 Boyd J. Michael Iii Technical High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Washington County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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