For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 626 students in the neighborhood of Wilde Lake, Columbia, MD.
The top-ranked public middle school in Wilde Lake is Wilde Lake Middle 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 middle school have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Maryland public middle school average of 72% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle 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 Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10481 Cross Fox Ln
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-6957
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-6957
Gr: 6-8 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Wilde Lake, Columbia, MD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Wilde Lake, Columbia, MD include Wilde Lake Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Wilde Lake, Columbia?
1 public middle 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 middle schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Maryland public middle schools average of 72% (majority Black).
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