Indian Trail Middle School vs Plainfield High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Indian Trail Middle School
Plainfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
520 students
Plainfield High School
Plainfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,800 students
| Measure | Indian Trail Middle School Plainfield, Illinois | Plainfield High School Plainfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #253 of 670 | #172 of 691 |
| National rank | #7341 of 15,369 | #9014 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 520 | 1,800 |
| Enrollment | 520 | 1,800 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.2% | 34.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 38% |
| city | Plainfield | Plainfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Indian Trail Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.4 vs 47.7).
- •Indian Trail Middle School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 38%).
- •Plainfield High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.7% vs 39.2%).
- •Indian Trail Middle 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 520.
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 Indian Trail Middle School better than Plainfield High School?
On the Success Index (US), Indian Trail Middle School ranks higher (51.4 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 Indian Trail Middle School and Plainfield High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Plainfield and Plainfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indian Trail Middle School: 520. Plainfield High School: 1,800. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indian Trail Middle School and Plainfield High School rank in Illinois?
Indian Trail Middle School is 253rd of 670 and Plainfield High School is 172nd of 691 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).