Grant Elementary School vs South Plainfield High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 201 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grant Elementary School
South Plainfield · Public middle · Grades 5–6
568 students
South Plainfield High School
South Plainfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,044 students
| Measure | Grant Elementary School South Plainfield, New Jersey | South Plainfield High School South Plainfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #181 of 440 | #147 of 357 |
| National rank | #1850 of 15,369 | #5964 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 568 | 1,044 |
| Enrollment | 568 | 1,044 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.4% | 36.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 33% |
| city | South Plainfield | South Plainfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grant Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 59.4).
- •Grant Elementary School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 33%).
- •Grant Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 58%).
- •Grant Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.4% vs 36.3%).
- •Grant Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.2).
- •South Plainfield High School is the larger school with 1,044 students compared with 568.
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 Grant Elementary School better than South Plainfield High School?
On the Success Index (US), Grant Elementary School ranks higher (77.8 vs 59.4 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 Grant Elementary School and South Plainfield High School?
About 201 m in a straight line, between South Plainfield and South Plainfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grant Elementary School: 568. South Plainfield High School: 1,044. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grant Elementary School and South Plainfield High School rank in New Jersey?
Grant Elementary School is 181st of 440 and South Plainfield High School is 147th of 357 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).