La Plata High School vs Milton M. Somers Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 3.2 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
Milton M. Somers Middle School
La Plata · Public middle · Grades 6–8
671 students
| Measure | La Plata High School La Plata, Maryland | Milton M. Somers Middle School La Plata, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #53 of 197 | #113 of 225 |
| National rank | #3845 of 16,910 | #8512 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,217 | 671 |
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 671 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31% | 43.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 33% |
| city | La Plata | La Plata |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Plata High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.9 vs 46.0).
- •La Plata High School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 33%).
- •La Plata High School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 41%).
- •La Plata High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31% vs 43.2%).
- •Milton M. Somers Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.4).
- •La Plata High School is the larger school with 1,217 students compared with 671.
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 Milton M. Somers Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), La Plata High School ranks higher (67.9 vs 46.0 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 Milton M. Somers Middle School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between La Plata and La Plata in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Plata High School: 1,217. Milton M. Somers Middle School: 671. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Plata High School and Milton M. Somers Middle School rank in Maryland?
La Plata High School is 53rd of 197 and Milton M. Somers Middle School is 113th of 225 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).