Plainfield High School vs The Barack Obama Green Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Plainfield High School
Plainfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,077 students
The Barack Obama Green Charter School
Plainfield · Charter high · Grades 6–12
358 students
| Measure | Plainfield High School Plainfield, New Jersey | The Barack Obama Green Charter School Plainfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #339 of 357 | #313 of 357 |
| National rank | #15524 of 16,910 | #14476 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 2,077 | 358 |
| Enrollment | 2,077 | 358 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.4% | 78.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 7.5% |
| city | Plainfield | Plainfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Barack Obama Green Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.6 vs 18.6).
- •The Barack Obama Green Charter School does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 6%).
- •The Barack Obama Green Charter School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 18%).
- •Plainfield High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.4% vs 78.2%).
- •Plainfield High School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.3).
- •Plainfield High School is the larger school with 2,077 students compared with 358.
- •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 Plainfield High School better than The Barack Obama Green Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), The Barack Obama Green Charter School ranks higher (24.6 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 Plainfield High School and The Barack Obama Green Charter School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Plainfield and Plainfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Plainfield High School: 2,077. The Barack Obama Green Charter School: 358. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Plainfield High School and The Barack Obama Green Charter School rank in New Jersey?
Plainfield High School is 339th 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).