La Plata High School vs Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 3.4 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
Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School
La Plata · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
663 students
| Measure | La Plata High School La Plata, Maryland | Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School La Plata, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #53 of 197 | #326 of 879 |
| National rank | #3845 of 16,910 | #22876 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,217 | 663 |
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 663 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31% | 36.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 47% |
| 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 53.3).
- •La Plata High School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •La Plata High School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 52%).
- •La Plata High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31% vs 36.3%).
- •La Plata High School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 18.4).
- •La Plata High School is the larger school with 1,217 students compared with 663.
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 Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), La Plata High School ranks higher (67.9 vs 53.3 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 Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between La Plata and La Plata in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Plata High School: 1,217. Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School: 663. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Plata High School and Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School rank in Maryland?
La Plata High School is 53rd of 197 and Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School is 326th of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).