Cradlerock Elementary vs Oakland Mills High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cradlerock Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
Oakland Mills High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,413 students
| Measure | Cradlerock Elementary Columbia, Maryland | Oakland Mills High Columbia, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #570 of 879 | #100 of 197 |
| National rank | #37088 of 50,301 | #7519 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 453 | 1,413 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 1,413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.6% | 43.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 47% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakland Mills High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.3 vs 32.2).
- •Oakland Mills High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 19%).
- •Oakland Mills High does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 22%).
- •Oakland Mills High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.2% vs 55.6%).
- •Cradlerock Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.7).
- •Oakland Mills High is the larger school with 1,413 students compared with 453.
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 Cradlerock Elementary better than Oakland Mills High?
On the Success Index (US), Oakland Mills High ranks higher (53.3 vs 32.2 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 Cradlerock Elementary and Oakland Mills High?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cradlerock Elementary: 453. Oakland Mills High: 1,413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cradlerock Elementary and Oakland Mills High rank in Maryland?
Cradlerock Elementary is 570th of 879 and Oakland Mills High is 100th of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).