Central Elem School vs Plainfield High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elem School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
544 students
Plainfield High School
Plainfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,800 students
| Measure | Central Elem School Plainfield, Illinois | Plainfield High School Plainfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #723 of 2,303 | #172 of 691 |
| National rank | #22887 of 50,301 | #9014 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 544 | 1,800 |
| Enrollment | 544 | 1,800 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.8% | 34.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 38% |
| city | Plainfield | Plainfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.2 vs 47.7).
- •Plainfield High School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 35%).
- •Central Elem School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 38%).
- •Plainfield High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.7% vs 36.8%).
- •Central Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.8).
- •Plainfield High School is the larger school with 1,800 students compared with 544.
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 Central Elem School better than Plainfield High School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elem School ranks higher (53.2 vs 47.7 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 Central Elem School and Plainfield High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Plainfield and Plainfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elem School: 544. Plainfield High School: 1,800. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elem School and Plainfield High School rank in Illinois?
Central Elem School is 723rd of 2,303 and Plainfield High School is 172nd of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).