North Plainfield High School vs The Barack Obama Green Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.5 km 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
The Barack Obama Green Charter School
Plainfield · Charter high · Grades 6–12
358 students
| Measure | North Plainfield High School North Plainfield, New Jersey | The Barack Obama Green Charter School Plainfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #276 of 357 | #313 of 357 |
| National rank | #13000 of 16,910 | #14476 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,141 | 358 |
| Enrollment | 1,141 | 358 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.7% | 78.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 7.5% |
| city | North Plainfield | Plainfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Plainfield High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.5 vs 24.6).
- •North Plainfield High School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 7.5%).
- •North Plainfield High School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 42%).
- •North Plainfield High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.7% vs 78.2%).
- •North Plainfield High School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.3).
- •North Plainfield High School is the larger school with 1,141 students compared with 358.
- •North Plainfield High School is a public school while The Barack Obama Green Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 The Barack Obama Green Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), North Plainfield High School ranks higher (31.5 vs 24.6 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 North Plainfield High School and The Barack Obama Green Charter School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between North Plainfield and Plainfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Plainfield High School: 1,141. The Barack Obama Green Charter School: 358. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Plainfield High School and The Barack Obama Green Charter School rank in New Jersey?
North Plainfield High School is 276th of 357 and The Barack Obama Green Charter School is 313th of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).