Clifford Crone Middle School vs Plainfield North High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clifford Crone Middle School
Naperville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
891 students
Plainfield North High School
Plainfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,399 students
| Measure | Clifford Crone Middle School Naperville, Illinois | Plainfield North High School Plainfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #40 of 670 | #61 of 691 |
| National rank | #1492 of 15,369 | #5493 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 891 | 2,399 |
| Enrollment | 891 | 2,399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.4% | 20.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 54% |
| city | Naperville | Plainfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clifford Crone Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.9 vs 61.3).
- •Clifford Crone Middle School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 54%).
- •Clifford Crone Middle School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 51%).
- •Clifford Crone Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.4% vs 20.8%).
- •Clifford Crone Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 17.6).
- •Plainfield North High School is the larger school with 2,399 students compared with 891.
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 Clifford Crone Middle School better than Plainfield North High School?
On the Success Index (US), Clifford Crone Middle School ranks higher (79.9 vs 61.3 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 Clifford Crone Middle School and Plainfield North High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Naperville and Plainfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clifford Crone Middle School: 891. Plainfield North High School: 2,399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clifford Crone Middle School and Plainfield North High School rank in Illinois?
Clifford Crone Middle School is 40th of 670 and Plainfield North High School is 61st of 691 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).