North Plainfield High School vs Stony Brook School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 225 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Plainfield High School
North Plainfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,141 students
Stony Brook School
North Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
272 students
| Measure | North Plainfield High School North Plainfield, New Jersey | Stony Brook School North Plainfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #276 of 357 | #1367 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #13000 of 16,910 | #41303 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 1,141 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 1,141 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.7% | 89.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 27% |
| city | North Plainfield | North Plainfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Plainfield High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.5 vs 25.7).
- •Stony Brook School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •North Plainfield High School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 22%).
- •North Plainfield High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.7% vs 89.3%).
- •Stony Brook School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 11.4).
- •North Plainfield High School is the larger school with 1,141 students compared with 272.
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 North Plainfield High School better than Stony Brook School?
On the Success Index (US), North Plainfield High School ranks higher (31.5 vs 25.7 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 North Plainfield High School and Stony Brook School?
About 225 m in a straight line, between North Plainfield and North Plainfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Plainfield High School: 1,141. Stony Brook School: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Plainfield High School and Stony Brook School rank in New Jersey?
North Plainfield High School is 276th of 357 and Stony Brook School is 1367th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).