La Plata Elem. vs La Plata High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 206 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Plata Elem.
La Plata · Public elementary · Grades K–6
145 students
La Plata High
La Plata · Public high · Grades 7–12
150 students
| Measure | La Plata Elem. La Plata, Missouri | La Plata High La Plata, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #339 of 1,159 | #240 of 497 |
| National rank | #14654 of 50,301 | #7807 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 145 | 150 |
| Enrollment | 145 | 150 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.6% | 34.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 32% |
| city | La Plata | La Plata |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Plata Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.2 vs 52.2).
- •La Plata Elem. does better on math proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •La Plata High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.7% vs 38.6%).
- •La Plata Elem. does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 9.4).
- •La Plata High is the larger school with 150 students compared with 145.
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 Elem. better than La Plata High?
On the Success Index (US), La Plata Elem. ranks higher (65.2 vs 52.2 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 Elem. and La Plata High?
About 206 m in a straight line, between La Plata and La Plata in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Plata Elem.: 145. La Plata High: 150. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Plata Elem. and La Plata High rank in Missouri?
La Plata Elem. is 339th of 1,159 and La Plata High is 240th of 497 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).