For the 2024-25 school year, there are 44 public schools serving 22,297 students in Washington County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
Public Schools in Washington County School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 67% (majority Black).
Washington County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 25 school districts in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.74
# American Indian Students
25 Students
2,417 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
478 Students
59,978 Students
% Asian Students
2%
7%
# Hispanic Students
3,288 Students
195,463 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
22%
# Black Students
3,448 Students
291,420 Students
% Black Students
16%
33%
# White Students
12,964 Students
293,256 Students
% White Students
58%
33%
# Hawaiian Students
16 Students
1,256 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,076 Students
46,403 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,053
30,738
# Students in K Grade:
1,488
61,092
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,600
64,977
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,547
63,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,607
64,736
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,647
65,010
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,570
65,244
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,648
65,407
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,607
65,842
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,648
67,873
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,892
82,256
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,883
72,892
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,621
60,352
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,486
61,018
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,085 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,549. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,478 is less than the state median of $18,476. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Washington County School District?
Washington County School District manages 44 public schools serving 22,297 students.
What is the rank of Washington County School District?
Washington County School District is ranked #10 out of 25 school districts in Maryland (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County School District?
58% of Washington County School District students are White, 16% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Washington County School District?
Washington County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 15:1.
What is Washington County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,478 is less than the state median of $18,476. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 44 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 22,297 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 42%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 50% in MD)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 42% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
