Loch Raven High vs Pleasant Plains Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Loch Raven High
Baltimore · Public high · Grades 9–12
780 students
Pleasant Plains Elementary
Towson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
575 students
| Measure | Loch Raven High Baltimore, Maryland | Pleasant Plains Elementary Towson, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #84 of 197 | #804 of 879 |
| National rank | #5906 of 16,910 | #46555 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 780 | 575 |
| Enrollment | 780 | 575 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.8% | 70.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 15% |
| city | Baltimore | Towson |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Loch Raven High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.6 vs 17.1).
- •Loch Raven High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 15%).
- •Loch Raven High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 19%).
- •Loch Raven High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.8% vs 70.1%).
- •Loch Raven High does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.9).
- •Loch Raven High is the larger school with 780 students compared with 575.
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 Loch Raven High better than Pleasant Plains Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Loch Raven High ranks higher (59.6 vs 17.1 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 Loch Raven High and Pleasant Plains Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Towson in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Loch Raven High: 780. Pleasant Plains Elementary: 575. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Loch Raven High and Pleasant Plains Elementary rank in Maryland?
Loch Raven High is 84th of 197 and Pleasant Plains Elementary is 804th of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).