Otsego High School vs Plainwell High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Otsego High School
Otsego · Public high · Grades 9–12
708 students
Plainwell High School
Plainwell · Public high · Grades 9–12
828 students
| Measure | Otsego High School Otsego, Michigan | Plainwell High School Plainwell, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #197 of 591 | #125 of 591 |
| National rank | #6681 of 16,910 | #4756 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 708 | 828 |
| Enrollment | 708 | 828 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28% | 27.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| city | Otsego | Plainwell |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plainwell High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 56.5).
- •Plainwell High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Plainwell High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Plainwell High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.1% vs 28%).
- •Otsego High School does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 21.2).
- •Plainwell High School is the larger school with 828 students compared with 708.
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 Otsego High School better than Plainwell High School?
On the Success Index (US), Plainwell High School ranks higher (64.1 vs 56.5 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 Otsego High School and Plainwell High School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Otsego and Plainwell in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Otsego High School: 708. Plainwell High School: 828. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Otsego High School and Plainwell High School rank in Michigan?
Otsego High School is 197th of 591 and Plainwell High School is 125th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).