Public schools in Hagerstown, MD
23 open public schools with an address in Hagerstown, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
23
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
13,119
23 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.3:1
Maryland median 14.2:1
Charter schools
0
8 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Hagerstown public schools
The federal directory lists 23 public schools in Hagerstown, MD: 14 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high, 1 combined or other. The 23 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 13,119 students, an average of 570 per school. The largest campus is South Hagerstown High (1,690 students), and the largest elementary school is Pangborn Elementary (749).
Every listed school belongs to Washington County Public Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.3:1, similar to the statewide school median of 14.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 8 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 6 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 6 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 64% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Hagerstown
Elementary schools in Hagerstown
14| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bester Elementary Washington County Public Schools | PK–05 | 490 | 11.3:1 | |
| Eastern Elementary Washington County Public Schools | 03–05 | 439 | 13.4:1 | |
| Emma K. Doub Elementary Washington County Public Schools · Magnet | PK–05 | 389 | 18.3:1 | |
| Fountain Rock Elementary Washington County Public Schools | PK–05 | 319 | 17.3:1 | |
| Fountaindale Elementary Washington County Public Schools · Magnet | PK–05 | 413 | 15.3:1 | |
| Jonathan Hager Elementary Washington County Public Schools | PK–05 | 498 | 14.9:1 | |
| Lincolnshire Elementary Washington County Public Schools | PK–05 | 503 | 13.5:1 | |
| Old Forge Elementary Washington County Public Schools | PK–05 | 354 | 15.4:1 | |
| Pangborn Elementary Washington County Public Schools | PK–05 | 749 | 13.4:1 | |
| Paramount Elementary Washington County Public Schools | PK–05 | 397 | 15.1:1 | |
| Potomac Heights Elementary Washington County Public Schools | PK–05 | 351 | 16.6:1 | |
| Rockland Woods Elementary Washington County Public Schools | PK–05 | 655 | 15:1 | |
| Ruth Ann Monroe Primary Washington County Public Schools | PK–02 | 579 | 12.9:1 | |
| Salem Avenue Elementary Washington County Public Schools | PK–05 | 713 | 14.1:1 |
Middle schools in Hagerstown
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Russell Hicks Middle Washington County Public Schools · Magnet | 06–08 | 841 | 13.8:1 | |
| Northern Middle Washington County Public Schools · Magnet | 06–08 | 841 | 13.6:1 | |
| Western Heights Middle Washington County Public Schools · Magnet | 06–08 | 883 | 12.1:1 |
High schools in Hagerstown
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Ingram School for the Arts Washington County Public Schools · Magnet | 09–12 | 347 | 14.5:1 | |
| Evening High School Washington County Public Schools · Alternative School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| North Hagerstown High Washington County Public Schools · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,583 | 19.1:1 | |
| South Hagerstown High Washington County Public Schools · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,690 | 17.6:1 | |
| Washington County Job Development Center Washington County Public Schools · Special Education School | 12–12 | 38 | 6.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Hagerstown
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Street School Washington County Public Schools · Special Education School | PK–12 | 47 | 3.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White39.7%
- Hispanic21.3%
- Black23.5%
- Asian2.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial12.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 22 Hagerstown schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (13,119 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Hagerstown
How many public schools are in Hagerstown, MD?
The current NCES directory lists 23 open public schools with a location address in Hagerstown: 14 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 13,119 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Hagerstown?
All listed public schools with an address in Hagerstown belong to Washington County Public Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Hagerstown?
South Hagerstown High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Hagerstown, with 1,690 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Hagerstown?
No school with an address in Hagerstown is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Maryland.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Hagerstown schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Hagerstown public schools is 14.3:1, similar to the Maryland school median of 14.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Hagerstown guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Maryland cities