Charles Reed Elementary Sch vs Plainfield South High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 773 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles Reed Elementary Sch
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
641 students
Plainfield South High School
Plainfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,323 students
| Measure | Charles Reed Elementary Sch Plainfield, Illinois | Plainfield South High School Plainfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1031 of 2,303 | #226 of 691 |
| National rank | #30010 of 50,301 | #10257 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 641 | 2,323 |
| Enrollment | 641 | 2,323 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.7% | 34.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 35% |
| city | Plainfield | Plainfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (42.9 vs 42.8).
- •Plainfield South High School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 31%).
- •Charles Reed Elementary Sch does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 33%).
- •Plainfield South High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.2% vs 36.7%).
- •Charles Reed Elementary Sch does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 17.1).
- •Plainfield South High School is the larger school with 2,323 students compared with 641.
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 Charles Reed Elementary Sch better than Plainfield South 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 Charles Reed Elementary Sch and Plainfield South High School?
About 773 m in a straight line, between Plainfield and Plainfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles Reed Elementary Sch: 641. Plainfield South High School: 2,323. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles Reed Elementary Sch and Plainfield South High School rank in Illinois?
Charles Reed Elementary Sch is 1031st of 2,303 and Plainfield South High School is 226th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).