Canterbury Elementary School vs Plainfield Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canterbury Elementary School
Canterbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
295 students
Plainfield Central School
Plainfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
422 students
| Measure | Canterbury Elementary School Canterbury, Connecticut | Plainfield Central School Plainfield, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #280 of 596 | #111 of 178 |
| National rank | #11711 of 50,301 | #5088 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 295 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 295 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.9% | 55.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 40% |
| city | Canterbury | Plainfield |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canterbury Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.4 vs 61.8).
- •Canterbury Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 40%).
- •Plainfield Central School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Canterbury Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.9% vs 55.9%).
- •Plainfield Central School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.8).
- •Plainfield Central School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 295.
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 Canterbury Elementary School better than Plainfield Central School?
On the Success Index (US), Canterbury Elementary School ranks higher (69.4 vs 61.8 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 Canterbury Elementary School and Plainfield Central School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Canterbury and Plainfield in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canterbury Elementary School: 295. Plainfield Central School: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canterbury Elementary School and Plainfield Central School rank in Connecticut?
Canterbury Elementary School is 280th of 596 and Plainfield Central School is 111th of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).