Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School vs Plainfield Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School
Canterbury · Public middle · Grades 5–8
213 students
Plainfield Central School
Plainfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
422 students
| Measure | Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School Canterbury, Connecticut | Plainfield Central School Plainfield, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #109 of 178 | #111 of 178 |
| National rank | #4637 of 15,369 | #5088 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 213 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 213 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.8% | 55.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 40% |
| city | Canterbury | Plainfield |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.8 vs 61.8).
- •Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •Plainfield Central School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.8% vs 55.9%).
- •Plainfield Central School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.5).
- •Plainfield Central School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 213.
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 Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School better than Plainfield Central School?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School ranks higher (63.8 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 Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School and Plainfield Central School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Canterbury and Plainfield in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School: 213. Plainfield Central School: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School and Plainfield Central School rank in Connecticut?
Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School is 109th of 178 and Plainfield Central School is 111th of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).