Long Reach High vs Waterloo Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.2 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
Waterloo Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
666 students
| Measure | Long Reach High Columbia, Maryland | Waterloo Elementary Columbia, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #66 of 197 | #123 of 879 |
| National rank | #4936 of 16,910 | #8821 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,334 | 666 |
| Enrollment | 1,334 | 666 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.6% | 32.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 58% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waterloo Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 63.4).
- •Waterloo Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 51%).
- •Waterloo Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 58%).
- •Waterloo Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.1% vs 37.6%).
- •Waterloo Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.8).
- •Long Reach High is the larger school with 1,334 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 Long Reach High better than Waterloo Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Waterloo Elementary ranks higher (73.7 vs 63.4 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 Waterloo Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Long Reach High: 1,334. Waterloo Elementary: 666. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Long Reach High and Waterloo Elementary rank in Maryland?
Long Reach High is 66th of 197 and Waterloo Elementary is 123rd of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).