Howard High vs Ilchester Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howard High
Ellicott City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,493 students
Ilchester Elementary
Ellicott City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
482 students
| Measure | Howard High Ellicott City, Maryland | Ilchester Elementary Ellicott City, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #18 of 197 | #8 of 879 |
| National rank | #1281 of 16,910 | #1122 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,493 | 482 |
| Enrollment | 1,493 | 482 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.2% | 13.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 78% |
| city | Ellicott City | Ellicott City |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ilchester Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.6 vs 79.9).
- •Ilchester Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 77%).
- •Howard High does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 73%).
- •Ilchester Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.7% vs 20.2%).
- •Ilchester Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.6).
- •Howard High is the larger school with 1,493 students compared with 482.
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 Howard High better than Ilchester Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ilchester Elementary ranks higher (88.6 vs 79.9 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 Howard High and Ilchester Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Ellicott City and Ellicott City in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard High: 1,493. Ilchester Elementary: 482. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard High and Ilchester Elementary rank in Maryland?
Howard High is 18th of 197 and Ilchester Elementary is 8th of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).