Lake Elkhorn Middle vs Oakland Mills Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maryland, United States, 1.8 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 Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
415 students
| Measure | Lake Elkhorn Middle Columbia, Maryland | Oakland Mills Middle Columbia, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #127 of 225 | #120 of 225 |
| National rank | #9620 of 15,369 | #9188 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 569 | 415 |
| Enrollment | 569 | 415 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49% | 48.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 28% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakland Mills Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.9 vs 40.9).
- •Oakland Mills Middle does better on math proficiency (28% vs 27%).
- •Oakland Mills Middle does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 37%).
- •Oakland Mills Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.4% vs 49%).
- •Oakland Mills Middle does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.4).
- •Lake Elkhorn Middle is the larger school with 569 students compared with 415.
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 Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Oakland Mills Middle ranks higher (42.9 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 Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Elkhorn Middle: 569. Oakland Mills Middle: 415. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Elkhorn Middle and Oakland Mills Middle rank in Maryland?
Lake Elkhorn Middle is 127th of 225 and Oakland Mills Middle is 120th of 225 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).