Atholton High vs Clemens Crossing Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 929 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Atholton High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,540 students
Clemens Crossing Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
481 students
| Measure | Atholton High Columbia, Maryland | Clemens Crossing Elementary Columbia, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #25 of 197 | #68 of 879 |
| National rank | #1625 of 16,910 | #5540 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,540 | 481 |
| Enrollment | 1,540 | 481 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.9% | 23.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 65% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clemens Crossing Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 77.6).
- •Atholton High does better on math proficiency (73% vs 65%).
- •Atholton High does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 71%).
- •Atholton High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.9% vs 23.7%).
- •Clemens Crossing Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.7).
- •Atholton High is the larger school with 1,540 students compared with 481.
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 High better than Clemens Crossing Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Clemens Crossing Elementary ranks higher (79.0 vs 77.6 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 High and Clemens Crossing Elementary?
About 929 m in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atholton High: 1,540. Clemens Crossing Elementary: 481. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atholton High and Clemens Crossing Elementary rank in Maryland?
Atholton High is 25th of 197 and Clemens Crossing Elementary is 68th of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).