Glenbard East High School vs Plainfield South High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 40 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glenbard East High School
Lombard · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,311 students
Plainfield South High School
Plainfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,323 students
| Measure | Glenbard East High School Lombard, Illinois | Plainfield South High School Plainfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #302 of 691 | #226 of 691 |
| National rank | #11525 of 16,910 | #10257 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,311 | 2,323 |
| Enrollment | 2,311 | 2,323 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.9% | 34.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 35% |
| city | Lombard | Plainfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plainfield South High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.8 vs 37.7).
- •Plainfield South High School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 33%).
- •Glenbard East High School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 33%).
- •Plainfield South High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.2% vs 47.9%).
- •Glenbard East High School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 17.1).
- •Plainfield South High School is the larger school with 2,323 students compared with 2,311.
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 Glenbard East High School better than Plainfield South High School?
On the Success Index (US), Plainfield South High School ranks higher (42.8 vs 37.7 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 Glenbard East High School and Plainfield South High School?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Lombard and Plainfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glenbard East High School: 2,311. Plainfield South High School: 2,323. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glenbard East High School and Plainfield South High School rank in Illinois?
Glenbard East High School is 302nd of 691 and Plainfield South High School is 226th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).