Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies vs Point Pleasant Beach High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 66 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies
Plainfield · Public high · Grades 7–12
357 students
Point Pleasant Beach High School
Point Pleasant Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
331 students
| Measure | Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies Plainfield, New Jersey | Point Pleasant Beach High School Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #237 of 357 | #71 of 357 |
| National rank | #10665 of 16,910 | #1921 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 357 | 331 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 331 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.3% | 19.6% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 47% |
| city | Plainfield | Point Pleasant Beach |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Point Pleasant Beach High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.1 vs 41.2).
- •Point Pleasant Beach High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 29%).
- •Point Pleasant Beach High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Point Pleasant Beach High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.6% vs 77.3%).
- •Point Pleasant Beach High School does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 8.9).
- •Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies is the larger school with 357 students compared with 331.
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 Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies better than Point Pleasant Beach High School?
On the Success Index (US), Point Pleasant Beach High School ranks higher (76.1 vs 41.2 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 Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies and Point Pleasant Beach High School?
About 66 km in a straight line, between Plainfield and Point Pleasant Beach in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies: 357. Point Pleasant Beach High School: 331. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies and Point Pleasant Beach High School rank in New Jersey?
Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies is 237th of 357 and Point Pleasant Beach High School is 71st of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).