Schools in Plains, Pennsylvania (2025)
4 schools · 4,138 students · 4 public · median Enrollment 758.
Plains, in Pennsylvania, has 4 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 4,138 students. By level there are 2 high, 1 elementary, 1 middle; by sector 4 public.
The median Enrollment across Plains's schools is 758, above the Pennsylvania median of 467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
4 of the 4 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Wilkes-Barre Area SD STEM Academy (59.2, top 50% of high schools nationally), followed by Solomon/Plains El Sch (42.3, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Solomon/Plains MS (20.5, lower 50% of middle schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Wilkes-Barre Area HS (2,569 students), Solomon/Plains MS (758 students), Solomon/Plains El Sch (718 students).
Ranked schools in Plains
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Pennsylvania.
- 159Wilkes-Barre Area SD STEM AcademyPlains · Public High75% Math proficiency · 93 students
- 242Solomon/Plains El SchPlains · Public Elementary41% Math proficiency · 718 students
- 321Solomon/Plains MSPlains · Public Middle18% Math proficiency · 758 students
- 49Wilkes-Barre Area HSPlains · Public High96.1% Free/reduced-price lunch · 2,569 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilkes-Barre Area SD STEM Academy Plains · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 59.2 Top 50% | 75% Math proficiency | 93 |
| 2 | Solomon/Plains El Sch Plains · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 42.3 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 718 |
| 3 | Solomon/Plains MS Plains · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 20.5 Lower 50% | 18% Math proficiency | 758 |
| 4 | Wilkes-Barre Area HS Plains · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 8.5 Lower 50% | 96.1% Free/reduced-price lunch | 2,569 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Plains?
Wilkes-Barre Area SD STEM Academy is the highest-ranked school in Plains with a Success Index (US) of 59.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States).
How many schools are in Plains?
Plains has 4 schools (2 high, 1 elementary, 1 middle) educating 4,138 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Plains?
The median Enrollment across schools in Plains is 758. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.