Plainville High School vs Southington High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Connecticut, United States, 5.4 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
Southington High School
Southington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,905 students
| Measure | Plainville High School Plainville, Connecticut | Southington High School Southington, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank | #96 of 180 | #51 of 180 |
| National rank | #6505 of 16,910 | #1700 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 674 | 1,905 |
| Enrollment | 674 | 1,905 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.3% | 25.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 55% |
| city | Plainville | Southington |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southington High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.2 vs 57.3).
- •Southington High School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 37%).
- •Southington High School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 57%).
- •Southington High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.7% vs 43.3%).
- •Plainville High School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.9).
- •Southington High School is the larger school with 1,905 students compared with 674.
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 Southington High School?
On the Success Index (US), Southington High School ranks higher (77.2 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 Southington High School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Plainville and Southington in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Plainville High School: 674. Southington High School: 1,905. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Plainville High School and Southington High School rank in Connecticut?
Plainville High School is 96th of 180 and Southington High School is 51st of 180 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).