La Plata Middle vs Silver High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 167 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Plata Middle
Silver City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
259 students
Silver High
Silver City · Public high · Grades 9–12
618 students
| Measure | La Plata Middle Silver City, New Mexico | Silver High Silver City, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #48 of 138 | #144 of 156 |
| National rank | #13233 of 15,369 | #16665 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 259 | 618 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 618 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 7% |
| city | Silver City | Silver City |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Plata Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.0 vs 9.2).
- •La Plata Middle does better on math proficiency (24% vs 7%).
- •La Plata Middle does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 27%).
- •La Plata Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 99.8%).
- •La Plata Middle does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 19.3).
- •Silver High is the larger school with 618 students compared with 259.
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 Middle better than Silver High?
On the Success Index (US), La Plata Middle ranks higher (23.0 vs 9.2 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 Middle and Silver High?
About 167 m in a straight line, between Silver City and Silver City in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Plata Middle: 259. Silver High: 618. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Plata Middle and Silver High rank in New Mexico?
La Plata Middle is 48th of 138 and Silver High is 144th of 156 among middle schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).