A-C Central Middle School vs Pleasant Plains High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 8.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A-C Central Middle School
Ashland · Public middle · Grades 5–8
89 students
Pleasant Plains High School
Pleasant Plains · Public high · Grades 9–12
416 students
| Measure | A-C Central Middle School Ashland, Illinois | Pleasant Plains High School Pleasant Plains, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #517 of 670 | #157 of 691 |
| National rank | #12460 of 15,369 | #8602 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 89 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 89 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.6% | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 42% |
| city | Ashland | Pleasant Plains |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Plains High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.2 vs 27.1).
- •Pleasant Plains High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 7.5%).
- •Pleasant Plains High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 17%).
- •A-C Central Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.4).
- •Pleasant Plains High School is the larger school with 416 students compared with 89.
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 A-C Central Middle School better than Pleasant Plains High School?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Plains High School ranks higher (49.2 vs 27.1 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 A-C Central Middle School and Pleasant Plains High School?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Ashland and Pleasant Plains in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A-C Central Middle School: 89. Pleasant Plains High School: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A-C Central Middle School and Pleasant Plains High School rank in Illinois?
A-C Central Middle School is 517th of 670 and Pleasant Plains High School is 157th of 691 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).