Lake Elkhorn Middle vs Oakland Mills High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Elkhorn Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
569 students
Oakland Mills High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,413 students
| Measure | Lake Elkhorn Middle Columbia, Maryland | Oakland Mills High Columbia, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #127 of 225 | #100 of 197 |
| National rank | #9620 of 15,369 | #7519 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 569 | 1,413 |
| Enrollment | 569 | 1,413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49% | 43.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 47% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakland Mills High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.3 vs 40.9).
- •Oakland Mills High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Oakland Mills High does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 37%).
- •Oakland Mills High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.2% vs 49%).
- •Lake Elkhorn Middle does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.7).
- •Oakland Mills High is the larger school with 1,413 students compared with 569.
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 Lake Elkhorn Middle better than Oakland Mills High?
On the Success Index (US), Oakland Mills High ranks higher (53.3 vs 40.9 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 Lake Elkhorn Middle and Oakland Mills High?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Elkhorn Middle: 569. Oakland Mills High: 1,413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Elkhorn Middle and Oakland Mills High rank in Maryland?
Lake Elkhorn Middle is 127th of 225 and Oakland Mills High is 100th of 197 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).