Nazareth Area HS vs Plainfield El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nazareth Area HS
Nazareth · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,607 students
Plainfield El Sch
Nazareth · Public elementary · Grades K–3
434 students
| Measure | Nazareth Area HS Nazareth, Pennsylvania | Plainfield El Sch Nazareth, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #74 of 618 | #496 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #873 of 16,910 | #9600 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 1,607 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 1,607 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.2% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 62% |
| city | Nazareth | Nazareth |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nazareth Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.0 vs 72.5).
- •Nazareth Area HS does better on math proficiency (85% vs 62%).
- •Nazareth Area HS does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 72%).
- •Nazareth Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.2% vs 53%).
- •Plainfield El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.8).
- •Nazareth Area HS is the larger school with 1,607 students compared with 434.
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 Nazareth Area HS better than Plainfield El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Nazareth Area HS ranks higher (83.0 vs 72.5 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 Nazareth Area HS and Plainfield El Sch?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Nazareth and Nazareth in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nazareth Area HS: 1,607. Plainfield El Sch: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nazareth Area HS and Plainfield El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Nazareth Area HS is 74th of 618 and Plainfield El Sch is 496th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).