New Town High vs Oakland Mills High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maryland, United States, 22 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Town High
Owings Mills · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,414 students
Oakland Mills High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,413 students
| Measure | New Town High Owings Mills, Maryland | Oakland Mills High Columbia, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #155 of 197 | #100 of 197 |
| National rank | #13956 of 16,910 | #7519 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,414 | 1,413 |
| Enrollment | 1,414 | 1,413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.3% | 43.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 47% |
| city | Owings Mills | Columbia |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakland Mills High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.3 vs 27.1).
- •Oakland Mills High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 21%).
- •Oakland Mills High does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 33%).
- •Oakland Mills High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.2% vs 50.3%).
- •Oakland Mills High does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 19.6).
- •New Town High is the larger school with 1,414 students compared with 1,413.
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 New Town High better than Oakland Mills High?
On the Success Index (US), Oakland Mills High ranks higher (53.3 vs 27.1 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 New Town High and Oakland Mills High?
About 22 km in a straight line, between Owings Mills and Columbia in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Town High: 1,414. Oakland Mills High: 1,413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Town High and Oakland Mills High rank in Maryland?
New Town High is 155th of 197 and Oakland Mills High is 100th of 197 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).