Atholton High vs Pointers Run Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 3.9 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
Pointers Run Elementary
Clarksville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
835 students
| Measure | Atholton High Columbia, Maryland | Pointers Run Elementary Clarksville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 10% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #25 of 197 | #13 of 879 |
| National rank | #1625 of 16,910 | #1405 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,540 | 835 |
| Enrollment | 1,540 | 835 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.9% | 8.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 79% |
| city | Columbia | Clarksville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pointers Run Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.7 vs 77.6).
- •Pointers Run Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 73%).
- •Pointers Run Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 75%).
- •Pointers Run Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.5% vs 22.9%).
- •Pointers Run Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.7).
- •Atholton High is the larger school with 1,540 students compared with 835.
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 Pointers Run Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pointers Run Elementary ranks higher (87.7 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 Pointers Run Elementary?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Clarksville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atholton High: 1,540. Pointers Run Elementary: 835. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atholton High and Pointers Run Elementary rank in Maryland?
Atholton High is 25th of 197 and Pointers Run Elementary is 13th of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).