Cromwell High School vs Plainfield High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Connecticut, United States, 64 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cromwell High School
Cromwell · Public high · Grades 9–12
515 students
Plainfield High School
Central Village · Public high · Grades 9–12
515 students
| Measure | Cromwell High School Cromwell, Connecticut | Plainfield High School Central Village, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #73 of 180 | #118 of 180 |
| National rank | #2960 of 16,910 | #9040 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 515 | 515 |
| Enrollment | 515 | 515 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.9% | 51.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 22% |
| city | Cromwell | Central Village |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cromwell High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.3 vs 47.6).
- •Cromwell High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Cromwell High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Cromwell High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.9% vs 51.8%).
- •Plainfield High School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.2).
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 Cromwell High School better than Plainfield High School?
On the Success Index (US), Cromwell High School ranks higher (71.3 vs 47.6 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 Cromwell High School and Plainfield High School?
About 64 km in a straight line, between Cromwell and Central Village in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cromwell High School: 515. Plainfield High School: 515. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cromwell High School and Plainfield High School rank in Connecticut?
Cromwell High School is 73rd of 180 and Plainfield High School is 118th of 180 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).