Homewood School vs Wilde Lake High
Wilde Lake High has a higher overall rating of 6.1/10 compared to 5.1/10. Wilde Lake High is significantly larger with 1,270 students, about 9.7× the size of Homewood School (131). In math proficiency, Wilde Lake High leads at 48.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Homewood School
Ellicott City, MD
5.1/10
High School6th – 12th
131 students
Wilde Lake High
Columbia, MD
6.1/10
High School9th – 12th
1,270 students
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| Metric | Homewood School | Wilde Lake High |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.1 / 10 | 6.1 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 3.2 | 4.5 |
| Growth Score | 5.4 | 5.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 15.3% | 42.3% |
| Environment Score | 9.9 | 6.1 |
| State Rank | #1,085 of 1,363 | #805 of 1,363 |
| State Percentile | 21th | 41th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Homewood School | Wilde Lake High |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 15.0% | 48.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 5.0% | 58.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Homewood School | Wilde Lake High |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 6th – 12th | 9th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 131 | 1,270 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 3.5:1 | 13.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 15.3% | 42.3% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 50–59% | 91.0% |
| District | Howard County Public Schools | Howard County Public Schools |
| City | Ellicott City | Columbia |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Ellicott City (21042) | Columbia (21044) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $190,504 | $132,924 |
| Median Home Value | $674,700 | $541,100 |
| Median Rent | $2,253 | $2,096 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 74.7% | 67.3% |
| Poverty Rate | 2.7% | 7.1% |
| Avg Commute | 29 min | 29 min |