For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 7,097 students in Columbia, MD.
The top ranked public high schools in Columbia, MD are Atholton High School, Long Reach High School and Hammond High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 60% statewide average). High schools in Columbia have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Columbia, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Atholton High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Columbia, MD (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Atholton High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6520 Freetown Rd
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-7065
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-7065
Grades: 9-12
| 1,456 students
Rank: #22.
Long Reach High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6101 Old Dobbin Ln
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-7117
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-7117
Grades: 9-12
| 1,639 students
Rank: #33.
Hammond High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8800 Guilford Rd
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 313-7615
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 313-7615
Grades: 9-12
| 1,306 students
Rank: #44.
Oakland Mills High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9410 Kilimanjaro Rd
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-6945
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-6945
Grades: 9-12
| 1,336 students
Rank: #55.
Wilde Lake High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5460 Trumpeter Rd
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-6965
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-6965
Grades: 9-12
| 1,360 students
Columbia, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10960 Grantchester Way
Columbia, MD 21044
(800) 382-6010
Columbia, MD 21044
(800) 382-6010
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
6700 Cradlerock Way
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-7601
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-7601
Grades: PK-8
| 932 students
6700 Cradlewrock Way
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-7607
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-7607
Grades: 6-8
| 543 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Columbia, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in Columbia, MD include Atholton High School, Long Reach High School and Hammond High School.
How many public high schools are located in Columbia, MD?
5 public high schools are located in Columbia, MD.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia, MD?
Columbia, MD public high schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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