Harpers Choice Middle vs Running Brook Elementary
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.
Harpers Choice Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
471 students
Running Brook Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
407 students
| Measure | Harpers Choice Middle Columbia, Maryland | Running Brook Elementary Columbia, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #129 of 225 | #386 of 879 |
| National rank | #9661 of 15,369 | #26693 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 471 | 407 |
| Enrollment | 471 | 407 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.9% | 52.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 35% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Running Brook Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.7 vs 40.7).
- •Running Brook Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 29%).
- •Running Brook Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 32%).
- •Harpers Choice Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.9% vs 52.8%).
- •Running Brook Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 11.8).
- •Harpers Choice Middle is the larger school with 471 students compared with 407.
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 Running Brook Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Running Brook Elementary ranks higher (47.7 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 Running Brook Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harpers Choice Middle: 471. Running Brook Elementary: 407. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harpers Choice Middle and Running Brook Elementary rank in Maryland?
Harpers Choice Middle is 129th of 225 and Running Brook Elementary is 386th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).