Longfellow Elementary vs River Hill High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longfellow Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
446 students
River Hill High
Clarksville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,383 students
| Measure | Longfellow Elementary Columbia, Maryland | River Hill High Clarksville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #306 of 879 | #3 of 197 |
| National rank | #20966 of 50,301 | #658 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 446 | 1,383 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 1,383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.3% | 7.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 91% |
| city | Columbia | Clarksville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Hill High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 56.0).
- •River Hill High does better on math proficiency (91% vs 42%).
- •River Hill High does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 47%).
- •River Hill High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.7% vs 43.3%).
- •Longfellow Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 18.0).
- •River Hill High is the larger school with 1,383 students compared with 446.
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 Longfellow Elementary better than River Hill High?
On the Success Index (US), River Hill High ranks higher (84.8 vs 56.0 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 Longfellow Elementary and River Hill High?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Clarksville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longfellow Elementary: 446. River Hill High: 1,383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longfellow Elementary and River Hill High rank in Maryland?
Longfellow Elementary is 306th of 879 and River Hill High is 3rd of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).