Harpers Choice Middle vs Longfellow Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 562 m 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
Longfellow Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
446 students
| Measure | Harpers Choice Middle Columbia, Maryland | Longfellow Elementary Columbia, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #129 of 225 | #306 of 879 |
| National rank | #9661 of 15,369 | #20966 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 471 | 446 |
| Enrollment | 471 | 446 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.9% | 43.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 42% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longfellow Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.0 vs 40.7).
- •Longfellow Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 29%).
- •Longfellow Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Longfellow Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.3% vs 46.9%).
- •Longfellow Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 11.8).
- •Harpers Choice Middle is the larger school with 471 students compared with 446.
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 Longfellow Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Longfellow Elementary ranks higher (56.0 vs 40.7 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 Longfellow Elementary?
About 562 m in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harpers Choice Middle: 471. Longfellow Elementary: 446. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harpers Choice Middle and Longfellow Elementary rank in Maryland?
Harpers Choice Middle is 129th of 225 and Longfellow Elementary is 306th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).