Guilford Elementary vs Plainfield High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Guilford Elementary
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
434 students
Plainfield High School
Plainfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,856 students
| Measure | Guilford Elementary Plainfield, Indiana | Plainfield High School Plainfield, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #401 of 1,053 | #34 of 387 |
| National rank | #18914 of 50,301 | #2720 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 434 | 1,856 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 1,856 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.7% | 29.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 83% |
| Math proficiency | – | 64% |
| city | Plainfield | Plainfield |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plainfield High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.4 vs 58.9).
- •Plainfield High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.7% vs 32.7%).
- •Guilford Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 21.6).
- •Plainfield High School is the larger school with 1,856 students compared with 434.
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 Guilford Elementary better than Plainfield High School?
On the Success Index (US), Plainfield High School ranks higher (72.4 vs 58.9 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 Guilford Elementary and Plainfield High School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Plainfield and Plainfield in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Guilford Elementary: 434. Plainfield High School: 1,856. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Guilford Elementary and Plainfield High School rank in Indiana?
Guilford Elementary is 401st of 1,053 and Plainfield High School is 34th of 387 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).