For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,771 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 65% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public middle school average of 72% (majority Black).
Best 21740, MD Public Middle Schools (2026)
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 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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 | 841 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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 | 883 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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 65% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public middle schools average of 72% (majority Black).
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