Jeffers Hill Elementary vs Long Reach High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jeffers Hill Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
406 students
Long Reach High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,334 students
| Measure | Jeffers Hill Elementary Columbia, Maryland | Long Reach High Columbia, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #302 of 879 | #66 of 197 |
| National rank | #20678 of 50,301 | #4936 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 406 | 1,334 |
| Enrollment | 406 | 1,334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.1% | 37.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 51% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Long Reach High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.4 vs 56.4).
- •Long Reach High does better on math proficiency (51% vs 41%).
- •Long Reach High does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 50%).
- •Long Reach High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.6% vs 44.1%).
- •Jeffers Hill Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.8).
- •Long Reach High is the larger school with 1,334 students compared with 406.
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 Jeffers Hill Elementary better than Long Reach High?
On the Success Index (US), Long Reach High ranks higher (63.4 vs 56.4 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 Jeffers Hill Elementary and Long Reach High?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jeffers Hill Elementary: 406. Long Reach High: 1,334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jeffers Hill Elementary and Long Reach High rank in Maryland?
Jeffers Hill Elementary is 302nd of 879 and Long Reach High is 66th of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).