Harpers Choice Middle vs Swansfield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 870 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
Swansfield Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
594 students
| Measure | Harpers Choice Middle Columbia, Maryland | Swansfield Elementary Columbia, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #129 of 225 | #475 of 879 |
| National rank | #9661 of 15,369 | #31553 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 471 | 594 |
| Enrollment | 471 | 594 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.9% | 38.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 25% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (40.7 vs 40.6).
- •Harpers Choice Middle does better on math proficiency (29% vs 25%).
- •Harpers Choice Middle does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •Swansfield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.2% vs 46.9%).
- •Swansfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 11.8).
- •Swansfield Elementary is the larger school with 594 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 Swansfield Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Harpers Choice Middle and Swansfield Elementary?
About 870 m in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harpers Choice Middle: 471. Swansfield Elementary: 594. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harpers Choice Middle and Swansfield Elementary rank in Maryland?
Harpers Choice Middle is 129th of 225 and Swansfield Elementary is 475th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).