Long Reach High vs Mayfield Woods Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Long Reach High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,334 students
Mayfield Woods Middle
Elkridge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
731 students
| Measure | Long Reach High Columbia, Maryland | Mayfield Woods Middle Elkridge, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #66 of 197 | #89 of 225 |
| National rank | #4936 of 16,910 | #7102 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,334 | 731 |
| Enrollment | 1,334 | 731 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.6% | 40.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 37% |
| city | Columbia | Elkridge |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Long Reach High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.4 vs 52.4).
- •Long Reach High does better on math proficiency (51% vs 37%).
- •Long Reach High does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 44%).
- •Long Reach High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.6% vs 40.1%).
- •Mayfield Woods Middle does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.8).
- •Long Reach High is the larger school with 1,334 students compared with 731.
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 Long Reach High better than Mayfield Woods Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Long Reach High ranks higher (63.4 vs 52.4 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 Long Reach High and Mayfield Woods Middle?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Elkridge in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Long Reach High: 1,334. Mayfield Woods Middle: 731. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Long Reach High and Mayfield Woods Middle rank in Maryland?
Long Reach High is 66th of 197 and Mayfield Woods Middle is 89th of 225 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).