La Plata High School vs Maurice J. McDonough High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maryland, United States, 7.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Plata High School
La Plata · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,217 students
Maurice J. McDonough High School
Pomfret · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,163 students
| Measure | La Plata High School La Plata, Maryland | Maurice J. McDonough High School Pomfret, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #53 of 197 | #109 of 197 |
| National rank | #3845 of 16,910 | #8453 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,217 | 1,163 |
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 1,163 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31% | 40.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 33% |
| city | La Plata | Pomfret |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Plata High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.9 vs 49.7).
- •La Plata High School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 33%).
- •La Plata High School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 53%).
- •La Plata High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31% vs 40.9%).
- •Maurice J. McDonough High School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.4).
- •La Plata High School is the larger school with 1,217 students compared with 1,163.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is La Plata High School better than Maurice J. McDonough High School?
On the Success Index (US), La Plata High School ranks higher (67.9 vs 49.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are La Plata High School and Maurice J. McDonough High School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between La Plata and Pomfret in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Plata High School: 1,217. Maurice J. McDonough High School: 1,163. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Plata High School and Maurice J. McDonough High School rank in Maryland?
La Plata High School is 53rd of 197 and Maurice J. McDonough High School is 109th of 197 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).