Livingston High School vs Plainfield High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 21 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Livingston High School
Livingston · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,081 students
Plainfield High School
Plainfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,077 students
| Measure | Livingston High School Livingston, New Jersey | Plainfield High School Plainfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #8 of 357 | #339 of 357 |
| National rank | #341 of 16,910 | #15524 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,081 | 2,077 |
| Enrollment | 2,081 | 2,077 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.2% | 75.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 6% |
| city | Livingston | Plainfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Livingston High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.4 vs 18.6).
- •Livingston High School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 6%).
- •Livingston High School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 18%).
- •Livingston High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.2% vs 75.4%).
- •Livingston High School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.3).
- •Livingston High School is the larger school with 2,081 students compared with 2,077.
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 Livingston High School better than Plainfield High School?
On the Success Index (US), Livingston High School ranks higher (88.4 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 Livingston High School and Plainfield High School?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Livingston and Plainfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Livingston High School: 2,081. Plainfield High School: 2,077. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Livingston High School and Plainfield High School rank in New Jersey?
Livingston High School is 8th of 357 and Plainfield High School is 339th of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).