For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,767 students in 21740, MD.
The top ranked public middle schools in 21740, MD are Marshall Street School, E. Russell Hicks Middle School and Western Heights Middle 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 13% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), 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 61% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 21740, MD Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
E. Russell Hicks Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1321 S Potomac St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8110
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8110
Gr: 6-8 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Western Heights Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Marshall St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8403
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8403
Gr: 6-8 | 887 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
21740, Maryland 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
12408 Learning Ln
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8102
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8102
Gr: K-5 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
23 Funkstown Rd
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8162
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8162
Gr: PK | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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
Gr: 6-10 | 58 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Washington County Job Development Center (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
1350 Marshall St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8214
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8214
Gr: 12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
59 Winter St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8439
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8439
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 21740, MD?
The top ranked public middle schools in 21740, MD include Marshall Street School, E. Russell Hicks Middle School and Western Heights Middle 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 61% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).
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