For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,360 students in the neighborhood of Wilde Lake, Columbia, MD.
The top-ranked public high school in Wilde Lake is Wilde Lake High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Wilde Lake, Columbia, MD public high school have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 56% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Wilde Lake, Columbia, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Maryland average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wilde Lake High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Wilde Lake, Columbia, MD (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilde Lake High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5460 Trumpeter Rd
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-6965
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-6965
Gr: 9-12 | 1,197 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Wilde Lake, Columbia, MD?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Wilde Lake, Columbia, MD include Wilde Lake High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Wilde Lake, Columbia?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Wilde Lake, Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Wilde Lake, Columbia?
the neighborhood of Wilde Lake, Columbia public high schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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