- E. Russell Hicks Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Smithsburg Middle (303 vs. 98).
- E. Russell Hicks Middle reported a higher violent incidents than Smithsburg Middle (199 vs. 57).
- E. Russell Hicks Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Smithsburg Middle (117 vs. 90).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
E. Russell Hicks Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Smithsburg Middle (303 vs. 98).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
E. Russell Hicks Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Smithsburg Middle (117 vs. 90).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
E. Russell Hicks Middle reported a higher violent incidents than Smithsburg Middle (199 vs. 57).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
E. Russell Hicks Middle reported a higher students per counselor than Smithsburg Middle (272:1 vs. 260:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
14 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
E. Russell Hicks Middle
$17,937.48
Smithsburg Middle
$17,937.48
Local revenue share
E. Russell Hicks Middle
28.9%
Smithsburg Middle
28.9%
State revenue share
E. Russell Hicks Middle
54.9%
Smithsburg Middle
54.9%
Federal revenue share
E. Russell Hicks Middle
16.2%
Smithsburg Middle
16.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
E. Russell Hicks Middle
30.2%
Smithsburg Middle
30.2%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Washington County
$74,157
Washington County
$74,157
Poverty rate
Washington County
12.5%
Washington County
12.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Washington County
23.5%
Washington County
23.5%
Unemployment rate
Washington County
3.3%
Washington County
3.3%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.