Plainville High School vs R. E. Thalberg Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Plainville High School
Plainville · Public high · Grades 9–12
674 students
R. E. Thalberg Elementary School
Southington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
443 students
| Measure | Plainville High School Plainville, Connecticut | R. E. Thalberg Elementary School Southington, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #96 of 180 | #243 of 596 |
| National rank | #6505 of 16,910 | #8096 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 674 | 443 |
| Enrollment | 674 | 443 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.3% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 60% |
| city | Plainville | Southington |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •R. E. Thalberg Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.8 vs 57.3).
- •R. E. Thalberg Elementary School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 37%).
- •R. E. Thalberg Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 57%).
- •R. E. Thalberg Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19% vs 43.3%).
- •Plainville High School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.3).
- •Plainville High School is the larger school with 674 students compared with 443.
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 Plainville High School better than R. E. Thalberg Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), R. E. Thalberg Elementary School ranks higher (74.8 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 Plainville High School and R. E. Thalberg Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Plainville and Southington in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Plainville High School: 674. R. E. Thalberg Elementary School: 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Plainville High School and R. E. Thalberg Elementary School rank in Connecticut?
Plainville High School is 96th of 180 and R. E. Thalberg Elementary School is 243rd of 596 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).