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La Plata High School vs. Maurice J. Mcdonough High School

Should you attend La Plata High School or Maurice J. Mcdonough High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
La Plata High School
6035 Radio Station Rd
La Plata, MD 20646
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Maurice J. Mcdonough High School
7165 Marshall Corner Rd
Pomfret, MD 20675
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

La Plata High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 1,217 students in grades 9-12, La Plata High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Serving 1,130 students in grades 9-12, Maurice J. Mcdonough High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,217 students
1,130 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at La Plata High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Maurice J. Mcdonough High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at La Plata High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Maurice J. Mcdonough High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
69 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at La Plata High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Maurice J. Mcdonough High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at La Plata High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Charles County School District and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Maurice J. Mcdonough High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Charles County School District and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#303 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 30%)
#580 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of La Plata High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Maurice J. Mcdonough High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 20% in MD)(22-23 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Top 50% in MD)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at La Plata High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Charles County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Maurice J. Mcdonough High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Charles County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(Top 50% in MD)
51%
(Top 50% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at La Plata High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Charles County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Maurice J. Mcdonough High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Charles County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in MD)
35-39%
(Top 50% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at La Plata High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Charles County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Maurice J. Mcdonough High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Charles County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90%
(Top 30% in MD)(22-23 School Year Data)
91%
(Top 50% in MD)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of La Plata High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Charles County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Maurice J. Mcdonough High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Charles County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of La Plata High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Maurice J. Mcdonough High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
312
316
Grade 10 Students
297
310
Grade 11 Students
326
248
Grade 12 Students
282
256

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at La Plata High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Charles County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Maurice J. Mcdonough High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Charles County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at La Plata High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Charles County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Maurice J. Mcdonough High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Charles County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
27%
53%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at La Plata High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Charles County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Maurice J. Mcdonough High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Charles County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
53%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at La Plata High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Charles County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Maurice J. Mcdonough High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Charles County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at La Plata High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Charles County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Maurice J. Mcdonough High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Charles County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.64
0.64
This chart showcases the diversity score of La Plata High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Charles County School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Maurice J. Mcdonough High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Charles County School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
31%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at La Plata High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Charles County School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Maurice J. Mcdonough High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Charles County School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at La Plata High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Charles County School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Maurice J. Mcdonough High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Charles County School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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