Eastside High School vs Plainfield High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 40 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eastside High School
Paterson · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,073 students
Plainfield High School
Plainfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,077 students
| Measure | Eastside High School Paterson, New Jersey | Plainfield High School Plainfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #235 of 357 | #339 of 357 |
| National rank | #10602 of 16,910 | #15524 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,073 | 2,077 |
| Enrollment | 2,073 | 2,077 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.3% | 75.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 18% |
| Math proficiency | – | 6% |
| city | Paterson | Plainfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eastside High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.4 vs 18.6).
- •Eastside High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.3% vs 75.4%).
- •Plainfield High School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.9).
- •Plainfield High School is the larger school with 2,077 students compared with 2,073.
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 Eastside High School better than Plainfield High School?
On the Success Index (US), Eastside High School ranks higher (41.4 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 Eastside High School and Plainfield High School?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Paterson and Plainfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eastside High School: 2,073. Plainfield High School: 2,077. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eastside High School and Plainfield High School rank in New Jersey?
Eastside High School is 235th of 357 and Plainfield High School is 339th of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).