For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,122 students in 21740, MD.
The top-ranked public high schools in 21740, MD are Barbara Ingram School For The Arts, Washington County Job Development Center and Marshall Street School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 21740 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in 21740, MD have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 21740 have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Maryland average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Barbara Ingram School For The Arts, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 21740, MD Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barbara Ingram School For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7-11 S. Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8840
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8840
Gr: 9-12 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Washington County Job Development Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1350 Marshall St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8214
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8214
Gr: 12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Marshall Street School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1350 Marshall St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8214
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8214
Gr: PK-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
South Hagerstown High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1101 S Potomac St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8369
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8369
Gr: 9-12 | 1,690 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
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
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 21740, MD?
The top-ranked public high schools in 21740, MD include Barbara Ingram School For The Arts, Washington County Job Development Center and Marshall Street School.
How many public high schools are located in 21740?
5 public high schools are located in 21740.
What is the racial composition of students in 21740?
21740 public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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