For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,781 students in 21740, MD.
The top ranked public middle schools in 21740, MD are E. Russell Hicks Middle School, Western Heights Middle School and Marshall Street School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 21740 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 17%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 21740, MD have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 21740, MD Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
E. Russell Hicks Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1321 S Potomac St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8110
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8110
Grades: 6-8
| 824 students
Rank: #22.
Western Heights Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Marshall St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8403
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8403
Grades: 6-8
| 903 students
Rank: #33.
Marshall Street School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 54 students
21740, 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
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
59 Winter St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8439
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8439
Grades: PK-5
| 301 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 21740, MD?
The top ranked public middle schools in 21740, MD include E. Russell Hicks Middle School, Western Heights Middle School and Marshall Street School.
How many public middle schools are located in 21740?
3 public middle schools are located in 21740.
What is the racial composition of students in 21740?
21740 public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).
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