Maurice J. McDonough High School vs Milton M. Somers Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 6.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maurice J. McDonough High School
Pomfret · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,163 students
Milton M. Somers Middle School
La Plata · Public middle · Grades 6–8
671 students
| Measure | Maurice J. McDonough High School Pomfret, Maryland | Milton M. Somers Middle School La Plata, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #109 of 197 | #113 of 225 |
| National rank | #8453 of 16,910 | #8512 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,163 | 671 |
| Enrollment | 1,163 | 671 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.9% | 43.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 33% |
| city | Pomfret | La Plata |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maurice J. McDonough High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.7 vs 46.0).
- •Maurice J. McDonough High School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 41%).
- •Maurice J. McDonough High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.9% vs 43.2%).
- •Milton M. Somers Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.7).
- •Maurice J. McDonough High School is the larger school with 1,163 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 Maurice J. McDonough High School better than Milton M. Somers Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Maurice J. McDonough High School ranks higher (49.7 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 Maurice J. McDonough High School and Milton M. Somers Middle School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Pomfret and La Plata in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maurice J. McDonough High School: 1,163. Milton M. Somers Middle School: 671. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maurice J. McDonough High School and Milton M. Somers Middle School rank in Maryland?
Maurice J. McDonough High School is 109th of 197 and Milton M. Somers Middle School is 113th of 225 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).