Meadow View Elementary School vs Plainfield South High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meadow View Elementary School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
627 students
Plainfield South High School
Plainfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,323 students
| Measure | Meadow View Elementary School Plainfield, Illinois | Plainfield South High School Plainfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1279 of 2,303 | #226 of 691 |
| National rank | #35344 of 50,301 | #10257 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 627 | 2,323 |
| Enrollment | 627 | 2,323 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.6% | 34.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 35% |
| city | Plainfield | Plainfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plainfield South High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.8 vs 34.9).
- •Plainfield South High School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 26%).
- •Meadow View Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 33%).
- •Plainfield South High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.2% vs 42.6%).
- •Meadow View Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.1).
- •Plainfield South High School is the larger school with 2,323 students compared with 627.
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 Meadow View Elementary School better than Plainfield South High School?
On the Success Index (US), Plainfield South High School ranks higher (42.8 vs 34.9 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 Meadow View Elementary School and Plainfield South High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Plainfield and Plainfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meadow View Elementary School: 627. Plainfield South High School: 2,323. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meadow View Elementary School and Plainfield South High School rank in Illinois?
Meadow View Elementary School is 1279th of 2,303 and Plainfield South High School is 226th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).