A group of middle school boys have a mean height of 167 cm and a range of 164 cm to 169 cm. A group of high school boys have a mean height of 180 cm and a range of 175 cm to 183 cm. Which statement BEST compares the two groups of boys?
A) On average, the middle school boys are taller.
B) On average, the high school boys are taller.

C) The group of middle school boys has the tallest boy.
D) The middle school boys vary in height more than the high school boys.