Plainfield Central School vs Shepard Hill Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 6.0 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
Shepard Hill Elementary School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
392 students
| Measure | Plainfield Central School Plainfield, Connecticut | Shepard Hill Elementary School Plainfield, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #111 of 178 | #400 of 596 |
| National rank | #5088 of 15,369 | #24160 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 422 | 392 |
| Enrollment | 422 | 392 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.9% | 60.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 47% |
| city | Plainfield | Plainfield |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plainfield Central School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.8 vs 51.5).
- •Shepard Hill Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 40%).
- •Plainfield Central School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Plainfield Central School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.9% vs 60.7%).
- •Plainfield Central School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 13.1).
- •Plainfield Central School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 392.
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 Shepard Hill Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Plainfield Central School ranks higher (61.8 vs 51.5 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 Shepard Hill Elementary School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Plainfield and Plainfield in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Plainfield Central School: 422. Shepard Hill Elementary School: 392. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Plainfield Central School and Shepard Hill Elementary School rank in Connecticut?
Plainfield Central School is 111th of 178 and Shepard Hill Elementary School is 400th of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).