Dunellen High School vs Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunellen High School
Dunellen · Public high · Grades 9–12
409 students
Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies
Plainfield · Public high · Grades 7–12
357 students
| Measure | Dunellen High School Dunellen, New Jersey | Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies Plainfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #238 of 357 | #237 of 357 |
| National rank | #10679 of 16,910 | #10665 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 409 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.9% | 77.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 8.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 29% |
| city | Dunellen | Plainfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (41.1 vs 41.2).
- •Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies does better on math proficiency (29% vs 17%).
- •Dunellen High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.9% vs 77.3%).
- •Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 11.4).
- •Dunellen High School is the larger school with 409 students compared with 357.
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 Dunellen High School better than Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dunellen High School and Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Dunellen and Plainfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunellen High School: 409. Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunellen High School and Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies rank in New Jersey?
Dunellen High School is 238th of 357 and Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies is 237th of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).