Maurice J. McDonough High School vs Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 7.0 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
Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School
La Plata · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
663 students
| Measure | Maurice J. McDonough High School Pomfret, Maryland | Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School La Plata, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #109 of 197 | #326 of 879 |
| National rank | #8453 of 16,910 | #22876 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,163 | 663 |
| Enrollment | 1,163 | 663 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.9% | 36.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 47% |
| city | Pomfret | La Plata |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.3 vs 49.7).
- •Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 33%).
- •Maurice J. McDonough High School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.3% vs 40.9%).
- •Maurice J. McDonough High School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 18.4).
- •Maurice J. McDonough High School is the larger school with 1,163 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 Maurice J. McDonough High School better than Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School ranks higher (53.3 vs 49.7 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 Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Pomfret and La Plata in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maurice J. McDonough High School: 1,163. Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School: 663. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maurice J. McDonough High School and Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School rank in Maryland?
Maurice J. McDonough High School is 109th of 197 and Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School is 326th of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).