River Hill High vs Swansfield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
River Hill High
Clarksville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,383 students
Swansfield Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
594 students
| Measure | River Hill High Clarksville, Maryland | Swansfield Elementary Columbia, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3 of 197 | #475 of 879 |
| National rank | #658 of 16,910 | #31553 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,383 | 594 |
| Enrollment | 1,383 | 594 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.7% | 38.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 91% | 25% |
| city | Clarksville | Columbia |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Hill High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 40.6).
- •River Hill High does better on math proficiency (91% vs 25%).
- •River Hill High does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 30%).
- •River Hill High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.7% vs 38.2%).
- •Swansfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 18.0).
- •River Hill High is the larger school with 1,383 students compared with 594.
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 River Hill High better than Swansfield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), River Hill High ranks higher (84.8 vs 40.6 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 River Hill High and Swansfield Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Clarksville and Columbia in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
River Hill High: 1,383. Swansfield Elementary: 594. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do River Hill High and Swansfield Elementary rank in Maryland?
River Hill High is 3rd of 197 and Swansfield Elementary is 475th of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).