Atholton Elementary vs Atholton High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Atholton Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
516 students
Atholton High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,540 students
| Measure | Atholton Elementary Columbia, Maryland | Atholton High Columbia, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank | #140 of 879 | #25 of 197 |
| National rank | #9557 of 50,301 | #1625 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 516 | 1,540 |
| Enrollment | 516 | 1,540 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.9% | 22.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 73% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Atholton High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.6 vs 72.5).
- •Atholton High does better on math proficiency (73% vs 58%).
- •Atholton High does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 61%).
- •Atholton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.9% vs 22.9%).
- •Atholton Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.7).
- •Atholton High is the larger school with 1,540 students compared with 516.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Atholton Elementary better than Atholton High?
On the Success Index (US), Atholton High ranks higher (77.6 vs 72.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Atholton Elementary and Atholton High?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atholton Elementary: 516. Atholton High: 1,540. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atholton Elementary and Atholton High rank in Maryland?
Atholton Elementary is 140th of 879 and Atholton High is 25th of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).