Harpers Choice Middle vs Katherine Johnson Global Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maryland, United States, 21 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harpers Choice Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
471 students
Katherine Johnson Global Academy
Baltimore · Public middle · Grades 3–8
473 students
| Measure | Harpers Choice Middle Columbia, Maryland | Katherine Johnson Global Academy Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #129 of 225 | #223 of 225 |
| National rank | #9661 of 15,369 | #15076 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–8 |
| Students | 471 | 473 |
| Enrollment | 471 | 473 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.9% | 90.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 3% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 2% |
| city | Columbia | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harpers Choice Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.7 vs 10.2).
- •Harpers Choice Middle does better on math proficiency (29% vs 2%).
- •Harpers Choice Middle does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 3%).
- •Harpers Choice Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.9% vs 90.5%).
- •Harpers Choice Middle does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.8).
- •Katherine Johnson Global Academy is the larger school with 473 students compared with 471.
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 Harpers Choice Middle better than Katherine Johnson Global Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Harpers Choice Middle ranks higher (40.7 vs 10.2 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 Harpers Choice Middle and Katherine Johnson Global Academy?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harpers Choice Middle: 471. Katherine Johnson Global Academy: 473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harpers Choice Middle and Katherine Johnson Global Academy rank in Maryland?
Harpers Choice Middle is 129th of 225 and Katherine Johnson Global Academy is 223rd of 225 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).