Harpers Choice Middle vs Wilde Lake High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.5 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
Wilde Lake High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,197 students
| Measure | Harpers Choice Middle Columbia, Maryland | Wilde Lake High Columbia, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #129 of 225 | #83 of 197 |
| National rank | #9661 of 15,369 | #5754 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 471 | 1,197 |
| Enrollment | 471 | 1,197 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.9% | 42.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 48% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilde Lake High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.2 vs 40.7).
- •Wilde Lake High does better on math proficiency (48% vs 29%).
- •Wilde Lake High does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 32%).
- •Wilde Lake High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.6% vs 46.9%).
- •Harpers Choice Middle does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.1).
- •Wilde Lake High is the larger school with 1,197 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 Wilde Lake High?
On the Success Index (US), Wilde Lake High ranks higher (60.2 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 Wilde Lake High?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harpers Choice Middle: 471. Wilde Lake High: 1,197. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harpers Choice Middle and Wilde Lake High rank in Maryland?
Harpers Choice Middle is 129th of 225 and Wilde Lake High is 83rd of 197 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).