Atholton Elementary vs Lake Elkhorn Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.8 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
Lake Elkhorn Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
569 students
| Measure | Atholton Elementary Columbia, Maryland | Lake Elkhorn Middle Columbia, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #140 of 879 | #127 of 225 |
| National rank | #9557 of 50,301 | #9620 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 516 | 569 |
| Enrollment | 516 | 569 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.9% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 27% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Atholton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.5 vs 40.9).
- •Atholton Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 27%).
- •Atholton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 37%).
- •Atholton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.9% vs 49%).
- •Lake Elkhorn Middle does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.7).
- •Lake Elkhorn Middle is the larger school with 569 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 Lake Elkhorn Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Atholton Elementary ranks higher (72.5 vs 40.9 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 Lake Elkhorn Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atholton Elementary: 516. Lake Elkhorn Middle: 569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atholton Elementary and Lake Elkhorn Middle rank in Maryland?
Atholton Elementary is 140th of 879 and Lake Elkhorn Middle is 127th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).