Lathrop High School vs Plattsburg High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lathrop High School
Lathrop · Public high · Grades 9–12
272 students
Plattsburg High
Plattsburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
200 students
| Measure | Lathrop High School Lathrop, Missouri | Plattsburg High Plattsburg, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #128 of 497 | #46 of 497 |
| National rank | #5535 of 16,910 | #2837 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 272 | 200 |
| Enrollment | 272 | 200 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.3% | 37.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 64.5% |
| city | Lathrop | Plattsburg |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plattsburg High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.9 vs 61.1).
- •Plattsburg High does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 32%).
- •Plattsburg High does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 62%).
- •Lathrop High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.3% vs 37.5%).
- •Plattsburg High does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.4).
- •Lathrop High School is the larger school with 272 students compared with 200.
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 Lathrop High School better than Plattsburg High?
On the Success Index (US), Plattsburg High ranks higher (71.9 vs 61.1 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 Lathrop High School and Plattsburg High?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Lathrop and Plattsburg in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lathrop High School: 272. Plattsburg High: 200. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lathrop High School and Plattsburg High rank in Missouri?
Lathrop High School is 128th of 497 and Plattsburg High is 46th of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).