For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 6,805 students in Columbia, MD.
The top ranked public high schools in Columbia, MD are Atholton High School, Hammond High School and Oakland Mills 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 38% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 56% 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 88%, which is more than the Maryland average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Atholton High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Columbia, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Atholton High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6520 Freetown Rd
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-7065
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-7065
Gr: 9-12 | 1,498 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Hammond High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8800 Guilford Rd
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 313-7615
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 313-7615
Gr: 9-12 | 1,167 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Oakland Mills High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9410 Kilimanjaro Rd
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-6945
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-6945
Gr: 9-12 | 1,422 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
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 | 1,270 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
Long Reach High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6101 Old Dobbin Ln
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-7117
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-7117
Gr: 9-12 | 1,448 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Columbia, Maryland 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6700 Cradlerock Way
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-7601
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-7601
Gr: PK-8 | 932 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
6700 Cradlewrock Way
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-7607
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-7607
Gr: 6-8 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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, Hammond High School and Oakland Mills High School.
How many public high schools are located in Columbia?
5 public high schools are located in Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia?
Columbia public high schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Columbia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Columbia include: Oakland Mills High School vs. Hammond High School, Hammond High School vs. Atholton High School, Hammond High School vs. Oakland Mills High School
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