Cresthaven Academy Charter School vs Plainfield High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 919 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cresthaven Academy Charter School
Plainfield · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
621 students
Plainfield High School
Plainfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,077 students
| Measure | Cresthaven Academy Charter School Plainfield, New Jersey | Plainfield High School Plainfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1442 of 1,479 | #339 of 357 |
| National rank | #44774 of 50,301 | #15524 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 621 | 2,077 |
| Enrollment | 621 | 2,077 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.4% | 75.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 18% |
| Math proficiency | – | 6% |
| city | Plainfield | Plainfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cresthaven Academy Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.1 vs 18.6).
- •Plainfield High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.4% vs 82.4%).
- •Plainfield High School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 21.4).
- •Plainfield High School is the larger school with 2,077 students compared with 621.
- •Cresthaven Academy Charter School is a charter school while Plainfield High School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Cresthaven Academy Charter School better than Plainfield High School?
On the Success Index (US), Cresthaven Academy Charter School ranks higher (20.1 vs 18.6 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 Cresthaven Academy Charter School and Plainfield High School?
About 919 m in a straight line, between Plainfield and Plainfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cresthaven Academy Charter School: 621. Plainfield High School: 2,077. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cresthaven Academy Charter School and Plainfield High School rank in New Jersey?
Cresthaven Academy Charter School is 1442nd of 1,479 and Plainfield High School is 339th of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).