Centennial Elem School vs Plano High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centennial Elem School
Plano · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
351 students
Plano High School
Plano · Public high · Grades 9–12
757 students
| Measure | Centennial Elem School Plano, Illinois | Plano High School Plano, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1396 of 2,303 | #392 of 691 |
| National rank | #37141 of 50,301 | #12870 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 2–3 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 351 | 757 |
| Enrollment | 351 | 757 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.8% | 49.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| city | Plano | Plano |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (32.1 vs 32.1).
- •Centennial Elem School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Plano High School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Plano High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.9% vs 53.8%).
- •Centennial Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.5).
- •Plano High School is the larger school with 757 students compared with 351.
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 Centennial Elem School better than Plano High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Centennial Elem School and Plano High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Plano and Plano in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centennial Elem School: 351. Plano High School: 757. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centennial Elem School and Plano High School rank in Illinois?
Centennial Elem School is 1396th of 2,303 and Plano High School is 392nd of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).