Northwood Elementary School vs Plainfield High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwood Elementary School
Mooresville · Public elementary · Grades K–7
402 students
Plainfield High School
Plainfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,856 students
| Measure | Northwood Elementary School Mooresville, Indiana | Plainfield High School Plainfield, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #457 of 1,053 | #34 of 387 |
| National rank | #21178 of 50,301 | #2720 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–7 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 402 | 1,856 |
| Enrollment | 402 | 1,856 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.2% | 29.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 64% |
| city | Mooresville | Plainfield |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plainfield High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.4 vs 55.7).
- •Plainfield High School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 57%).
- •Plainfield High School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 50%).
- •Plainfield High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.7% vs 51.2%).
- •Northwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 21.6).
- •Plainfield High School is the larger school with 1,856 students compared with 402.
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 Northwood Elementary School better than Plainfield High School?
On the Success Index (US), Plainfield High School ranks higher (72.4 vs 55.7 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 Northwood Elementary School and Plainfield High School?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Mooresville and Plainfield in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwood Elementary School: 402. Plainfield High School: 1,856. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwood Elementary School and Plainfield High School rank in Indiana?
Northwood Elementary School is 457th of 1,053 and Plainfield High School is 34th of 387 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).