Alton High School vs Plainfield East High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 347 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alton High School
Alton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,823 students
Plainfield East High School
Plainfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,825 students
| Measure | Alton High School Alton, Illinois | Plainfield East High School Plainfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #358 of 691 | #169 of 691 |
| National rank | #12469 of 16,910 | #8894 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,823 | 1,825 |
| Enrollment | 1,823 | 1,825 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.1% | 39.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 44% |
| city | Alton | Plainfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plainfield East High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.1 vs 33.8).
- •Plainfield East High School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 30%).
- •Plainfield East High School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 29%).
- •Plainfield East High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.7% vs 43.1%).
- •Plainfield East High School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 18.6).
- •Plainfield East High School is the larger school with 1,825 students compared with 1,823.
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 Alton High School better than Plainfield East High School?
On the Success Index (US), Plainfield East High School ranks higher (48.1 vs 33.8 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 Alton High School and Plainfield East High School?
About 347 km in a straight line, between Alton and Plainfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alton High School: 1,823. Plainfield East High School: 1,825. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alton High School and Plainfield East High School rank in Illinois?
Alton High School is 358th of 691 and Plainfield East High School is 169th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).