Frank T. Wheeler School vs Plainville High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frank T. Wheeler School
Plainville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
262 students
Plainville High School
Plainville · Public high · Grades 9–12
674 students
| Measure | Frank T. Wheeler School Plainville, Connecticut | Plainville High School Plainville, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #276 of 596 | #96 of 180 |
| National rank | #11309 of 50,301 | #6505 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 262 | 674 |
| Enrollment | 262 | 674 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.9% | 43.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| city | Plainville | Plainville |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frank T. Wheeler School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.0 vs 57.3).
- •Frank T. Wheeler School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Frank T. Wheeler School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Plainville High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.3% vs 46.9%).
- •Frank T. Wheeler School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.6).
- •Plainville High School is the larger school with 674 students compared with 262.
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 Frank T. Wheeler School better than Plainville High School?
On the Success Index (US), Frank T. Wheeler School ranks higher (70.0 vs 57.3 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 Frank T. Wheeler School and Plainville High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Plainville and Plainville in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frank T. Wheeler School: 262. Plainville High School: 674. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frank T. Wheeler School and Plainville High School rank in Connecticut?
Frank T. Wheeler School is 276th of 596 and Plainville High School is 96th of 180 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).