Plainfield East High School vs Plainfield North High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Plainfield East High School
Plainfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,825 students
Plainfield North High School
Plainfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,399 students
| Measure | Plainfield East High School Plainfield, Illinois | Plainfield North High School Plainfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #169 of 691 | #61 of 691 |
| National rank | #8894 of 16,910 | #5493 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,825 | 2,399 |
| Enrollment | 1,825 | 2,399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.7% | 20.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 54% |
| city | Plainfield | Plainfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plainfield North High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.3 vs 48.1).
- •Plainfield North High School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 44%).
- •Plainfield North High School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 41%).
- •Plainfield North High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.8% vs 39.7%).
- •Plainfield East High School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.6).
- •Plainfield North High School is the larger school with 2,399 students compared with 1,825.
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 Plainfield East High School better than Plainfield North High School?
On the Success Index (US), Plainfield North High School ranks higher (61.3 vs 48.1 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 Plainfield East High School and Plainfield North High School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Plainfield and Plainfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Plainfield East High School: 1,825. Plainfield North High School: 2,399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Plainfield East High School and Plainfield North High School rank in Illinois?
Plainfield East High School is 169th of 691 and Plainfield North High School is 61st of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).