La Plata High School vs St. Charles High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maryland, United States, 4.3 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
St. Charles High School
Waldorf · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,617 students
| Measure | La Plata High School La Plata, Maryland | St. Charles High School Waldorf, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #53 of 197 | #145 of 197 |
| National rank | #3845 of 16,910 | #12463 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,217 | 1,617 |
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 1,617 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31% | 50.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 22% |
| city | La Plata | Waldorf |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Plata High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.9 vs 33.9).
- •La Plata High School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 22%).
- •La Plata High School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 43%).
- •La Plata High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31% vs 50.3%).
- •La Plata High School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 16.8).
- •St. Charles High School is the larger school with 1,617 students compared with 1,217.
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 St. Charles High School?
On the Success Index (US), La Plata High School ranks higher (67.9 vs 33.9 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 St. Charles High School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between La Plata and Waldorf in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Plata High School: 1,217. St. Charles High School: 1,617. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Plata High School and St. Charles High School rank in Maryland?
La Plata High School is 53rd of 197 and St. Charles High School is 145th of 197 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).