Atholton High vs Lake Elkhorn Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 3.2 km 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
Lake Elkhorn Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
569 students
| Measure | Atholton High Columbia, Maryland | Lake Elkhorn Middle Columbia, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 10% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #25 of 197 | #127 of 225 |
| National rank | #1625 of 16,910 | #9620 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,540 | 569 |
| Enrollment | 1,540 | 569 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.9% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 27% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Atholton High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.6 vs 40.9).
- •Atholton High does better on math proficiency (73% vs 27%).
- •Atholton High does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 37%).
- •Atholton High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.9% vs 49%).
- •Lake Elkhorn Middle does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 16.7).
- •Atholton High is the larger school with 1,540 students compared with 569.
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 Lake Elkhorn Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Atholton High ranks higher (77.6 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 High and Lake Elkhorn Middle?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atholton High: 1,540. Lake Elkhorn Middle: 569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atholton High and Lake Elkhorn Middle rank in Maryland?
Atholton High is 25th of 197 and Lake Elkhorn Middle is 127th of 225 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).