Harpers Choice Middle vs Wilde Lake Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maryland, United States, 1.3 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 Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
643 students
| Measure | Harpers Choice Middle Columbia, Maryland | Wilde Lake Middle Columbia, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #129 of 225 | #98 of 225 |
| National rank | #9661 of 15,369 | #7736 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 471 | 643 |
| Enrollment | 471 | 643 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.9% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 31% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilde Lake Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.6 vs 40.7).
- •Wilde Lake Middle does better on math proficiency (31% vs 29%).
- •Wilde Lake Middle does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 32%).
- •Wilde Lake Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39% vs 46.9%).
- •Harpers Choice Middle does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.4).
- •Wilde Lake Middle is the larger school with 643 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 Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Wilde Lake Middle ranks higher (49.6 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 Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harpers Choice Middle: 471. Wilde Lake Middle: 643. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harpers Choice Middle and Wilde Lake Middle rank in Maryland?
Harpers Choice Middle is 129th of 225 and Wilde Lake Middle is 98th of 225 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).