Plano High School vs Plano Middle 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.
Plano High School
Plano · Public high · Grades 9–12
757 students
Plano Middle School
Plano · Public middle · Grades 7–8
358 students
| Measure | Plano High School Plano, Illinois | Plano Middle School Plano, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #392 of 691 | #481 of 670 |
| National rank | #12870 of 16,910 | #11811 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 757 | 358 |
| Enrollment | 757 | 358 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.9% | 57.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 18% |
| city | Plano | Plano |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plano High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.1 vs 30.6).
- •Plano High School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 18%).
- •Plano Middle School does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 27%).
- •Plano High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.9% vs 57.3%).
- •Plano Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.5).
- •Plano High School is the larger school with 757 students compared with 358.
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 Plano High School better than Plano Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Plano High School ranks higher (32.1 vs 30.6 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 Plano High School and Plano Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Plano and Plano in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Plano High School: 757. Plano Middle School: 358. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Plano High School and Plano Middle School rank in Illinois?
Plano High School is 392nd of 691 and Plano Middle School is 481st of 670 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).