Oakland Mills Middle vs Thunder Hill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakland Mills Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
415 students
Thunder Hill Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
459 students
| Measure | Oakland Mills Middle Columbia, Maryland | Thunder Hill Elementary Columbia, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #120 of 225 | #143 of 879 |
| National rank | #9188 of 15,369 | #9609 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 415 | 459 |
| Enrollment | 415 | 459 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.4% | 37.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 57% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thunder Hill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.5 vs 42.9).
- •Thunder Hill Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 28%).
- •Thunder Hill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 38%).
- •Thunder Hill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.7% vs 48.4%).
- •Thunder Hill Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 11.9).
- •Thunder Hill Elementary is the larger school with 459 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 Oakland Mills Middle better than Thunder Hill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Thunder Hill Elementary ranks higher (72.5 vs 42.9 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 Oakland Mills Middle and Thunder Hill Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oakland Mills Middle: 415. Thunder Hill Elementary: 459. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oakland Mills Middle and Thunder Hill Elementary rank in Maryland?
Oakland Mills Middle is 120th of 225 and Thunder Hill Elementary is 143rd of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).