Ellicott Mills Middle vs Howard High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellicott Mills Middle
Ellicott City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
698 students
Howard High
Ellicott City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,493 students
| Measure | Ellicott Mills Middle Ellicott City, Maryland | Howard High Ellicott City, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #16 of 225 | #18 of 197 |
| National rank | #1658 of 15,369 | #1281 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 698 | 1,493 |
| Enrollment | 698 | 1,493 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.6% | 20.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 77% |
| city | Ellicott City | Ellicott City |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howard High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.9 vs 78.9).
- •Howard High does better on math proficiency (77% vs 61%).
- •Howard High does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 65%).
- •Ellicott Mills Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.6% vs 20.2%).
- •Ellicott Mills Middle does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.6).
- •Howard High is the larger school with 1,493 students compared with 698.
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 Ellicott Mills Middle better than Howard High?
On the Success Index (US), Howard High ranks higher (79.9 vs 78.9 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 Ellicott Mills Middle and Howard High?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Ellicott City and Ellicott City in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ellicott Mills Middle: 698. Howard High: 1,493. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ellicott Mills Middle and Howard High rank in Maryland?
Ellicott Mills Middle is 16th of 225 and Howard High is 18th of 197 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).