Howard High vs Waterloo Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.5 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
Waterloo Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
666 students
| Measure | Howard High Ellicott City, Maryland | Waterloo Elementary Columbia, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #18 of 197 | #123 of 879 |
| National rank | #1281 of 16,910 | #8821 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,493 | 666 |
| Enrollment | 1,493 | 666 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.2% | 32.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 58% |
| city | Ellicott City | Columbia |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howard High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.9 vs 73.7).
- •Howard High does better on math proficiency (77% vs 58%).
- •Howard High does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 64%).
- •Howard High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.2% vs 32.1%).
- •Waterloo Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.6).
- •Howard High is the larger school with 1,493 students compared with 666.
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 Waterloo Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Howard High ranks higher (79.9 vs 73.7 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 Howard High and Waterloo Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Ellicott City and Columbia in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard High: 1,493. Waterloo Elementary: 666. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard High and Waterloo Elementary rank in Maryland?
Howard High is 18th of 197 and Waterloo Elementary is 123rd of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).