Best High Schools in Columbia, MD

Columbia, MD has 11 high schools with 12,024 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Columbia score 63% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Columbia greatly exceed expectations.

1. River Hill High

A+

SchoolGrade

86%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1424 Students

2. Centennial High

A+

SchoolGrade

84%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1392 Students

3. Atholton High

A

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1467 Students

4. Howard High

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1741 Students

5. Oakland Mills High

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1401 Students

6. Long Reach High

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1714 Students

7. Wilde Lake High

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1341 Students

8. Hammond High

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1287 Students

Best Middle Schools in Columbia, MD

Columbia, MD has 14 middle schools with 9,159 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Columbia score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Columbia underperform expectations.

1. Clarksville Middle

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 649 Students

2. Burleigh Manor Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 806 Students

3. Lime Kiln Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 643 Students

4. Ellicott Mills Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 670 Students

5. Dunloggin Middle

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 617 Students

6. Hammond Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 570 Students

7. Bonnie Branch Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 682 Students

8. Wilde Lake Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 611 Students

9. Oakland Mills Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 475 Students

10. Patuxent Valley Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 767 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Columbia, MD

Columbia, MD has 29 elementary schools with 13,560 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Columbia score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Columbia don't meet expectations.

1. Pointers Run Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 812 Students

2. Centennial Lane Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 698 Students

3. Clarksville Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 581 Students

4. Northfield Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 747 Students

5. Clemens Crossing Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 543 Students

6. Rockburn Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 651 Students

7. Bellows Spring Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 799 Students

8. Atholton Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 489 Students

9. Hammond Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 651 Students

10. Thunder Hill Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 472 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Columbia, MD

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Columbia, MD has a total population of 96,503 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 62% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Columbia, MD

34,743

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

62%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Columbia, MD.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

24.55 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

2.97 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

21.58 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Columbia, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Columbia, MD.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,788 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

87 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Columbia, MD Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 60%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
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  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 58%
  • Projected Test Scores: 60%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations