Plainfield Central School vs Plainfield High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Plainfield Central School
Plainfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
422 students
Plainfield High School
Central Village · Public high · Grades 9–12
515 students
| Measure | Plainfield Central School Plainfield, Connecticut | Plainfield High School Central Village, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #111 of 178 | #118 of 180 |
| National rank | #5088 of 15,369 | #9040 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 422 | 515 |
| Enrollment | 422 | 515 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.9% | 51.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 22% |
| city | Plainfield | Central Village |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plainfield Central School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.8 vs 47.6).
- •Plainfield Central School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 22%).
- •Plainfield Central School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Plainfield High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.8% vs 55.9%).
- •Plainfield Central School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 10.3).
- •Plainfield High School is the larger school with 515 students compared with 422.
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 Plainfield Central School better than Plainfield High School?
On the Success Index (US), Plainfield Central School ranks higher (61.8 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 Plainfield Central School and Plainfield High School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Plainfield and Central Village in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Plainfield Central School: 422. Plainfield High School: 515. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Plainfield Central School and Plainfield High School rank in Connecticut?
Plainfield Central School is 111th of 178 and Plainfield High School is 118th of 180 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).