South Hagerstown High School is located at 1101 South Potomac Street, in Hagerstown, Maryland, United States. The current principal is Rodney Gayman. The 164,000 square-foot school is part of the Washington County Public Schools system and has an official capacity of 1,240.
Serving 1,690 students in grades 9-12, South Hagerstown High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,690 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Hagerstown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
South Hagerstown High School's student population of 1,690 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,690 students
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
Year Founded
1956
School Calendar
Campus Size
167,000 sq. ft
School Rankings
South Hagerstown High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Hagerstown High School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#733 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
24%
24%
Black
29%
32%
White
32%
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Washington County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Hagerstown High School's ranking?
South Hagerstown High School is ranked #733 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are South Hagerstown High School often compared to?
South Hagerstown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Hagerstown High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Hagerstown High School?
The graduation rate of South Hagerstown High School is 80%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend South Hagerstown High School?
1,690 students attend South Hagerstown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of South Hagerstown High School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Hagerstown High School?
South Hagerstown High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Hagerstown High School offer ?
South Hagerstown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is South Hagerstown High School part of?
South Hagerstown High School is part of Washington County School District.
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