Plainfield High School vs Plainfield Memorial 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 High School
Central Village · Public high · Grades 9–12
515 students
Plainfield Memorial School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
291 students
| Measure | Plainfield High School Central Village, Connecticut | Plainfield Memorial School Plainfield, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #118 of 180 | #378 of 596 |
| National rank | #9040 of 16,910 | #21468 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 515 | 291 |
| Enrollment | 515 | 291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.8% | 61.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 46% |
| city | Central Village | Plainfield |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plainfield Memorial School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.3 vs 47.6).
- •Plainfield Memorial School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 22%).
- •Plainfield High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 53%).
- •Plainfield High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.8% vs 61.5%).
- •Plainfield High School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.1).
- •Plainfield High School is the larger school with 515 students compared with 291.
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 High School better than Plainfield Memorial School?
On the Success Index (US), Plainfield Memorial School ranks higher (55.3 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 High School and Plainfield Memorial School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Central Village and Plainfield in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Plainfield High School: 515. Plainfield Memorial School: 291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Plainfield High School and Plainfield Memorial School rank in Connecticut?
Plainfield High School is 118th of 180 and Plainfield Memorial School is 378th of 596 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).