Plainfield Central School vs Sterling Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 8.2 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
Sterling Community School
Sterling · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
301 students
| Measure | Plainfield Central School Plainfield, Connecticut | Sterling Community School Sterling, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #111 of 178 | #406 of 596 |
| National rank | #5088 of 15,369 | #25064 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 422 | 301 |
| Enrollment | 422 | 301 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.9% | 44.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 27% |
| city | Plainfield | Sterling |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plainfield Central School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.8 vs 50.2).
- •Plainfield Central School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 27%).
- •Plainfield Central School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Sterling Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.2% vs 55.9%).
- •Plainfield Central School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 301.
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 Sterling Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Plainfield Central School ranks higher (61.8 vs 50.2 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 Sterling Community School?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Plainfield and Sterling in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Plainfield Central School: 422. Sterling Community School: 301. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Plainfield Central School and Sterling Community School rank in Connecticut?
Plainfield Central School is 111th of 178 and Sterling Community School is 406th of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).