Billings Sr. High vs La Plata High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 342 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Billings Sr. High
Billings · Public high · Grades 7–12
149 students
La Plata High
La Plata · Public high · Grades 7–12
150 students
| Measure | Billings Sr. High Billings, Missouri | La Plata High La Plata, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #320 of 497 | #240 of 497 |
| National rank | #9729 of 16,910 | #7807 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 149 | 150 |
| Enrollment | 149 | 150 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45% | 34.7% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| city | Billings | La Plata |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Plata High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.2 vs 44.8).
- •Billings Sr. High does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •La Plata High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •La Plata High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.7% vs 45%).
- •Billings Sr. High does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 9.4).
- •La Plata High is the larger school with 150 students compared with 149.
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 Billings Sr. High better than La Plata High?
On the Success Index (US), La Plata High ranks higher (52.2 vs 44.8 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 Billings Sr. High and La Plata High?
About 342 km in a straight line, between Billings and La Plata in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Billings Sr. High: 149. La Plata High: 150. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Billings Sr. High and La Plata High rank in Missouri?
Billings Sr. High is 320th of 497 and La Plata High is 240th of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).