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Plainfield South High School vs. Plainfield North High School

Should you attend Plainfield South High School or Plainfield North High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Plainfield South High School
7800 Caton Farm Rd
Plainfield, IL 60586
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Plainfield North High School
12005 S 248th Ave
Plainfield, IL 60585
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Plainfield South High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

Plainfield North High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 2,379 students in grades 9-12, Plainfield South High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,365 students in grades 9-12, Plainfield North High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,379 students
2,365 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Plainfield South High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Plainfield North High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Plainfield South High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Plainfield North High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
139 teachers
136 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Plainfield South High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Plainfield North High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Plainfield South High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Plainfield SD 202 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Plainfield North High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Plainfield SD 202 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1770 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
#721 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Plainfield South High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Plainfield North High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
23%
(Top 50% in IL)
39%
(Top 30% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Plainfield South High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Plainfield SD 202 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Plainfield North High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Plainfield SD 202 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
24%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
44%
(Top 20% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Plainfield South High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Plainfield SD 202 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Plainfield North High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Plainfield SD 202 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
68%
(Top 20% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
90%
(Top 50% in IL)
93%
(Top 20% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Plainfield South High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Plainfield SD 202 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Plainfield North High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Plainfield SD 202 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Plainfield South High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Plainfield North High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
554
574
Grade 10 Students
566
566
Grade 11 Students
617
609
Grade 12 Students
642
616

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Plainfield South High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Plainfield SD 202 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Plainfield North High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Plainfield SD 202 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
30%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Plainfield South High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Plainfield SD 202 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Plainfield North High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Plainfield SD 202 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
18%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Plainfield South High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Plainfield SD 202 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Plainfield North High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Plainfield SD 202 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
44%
62%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Plainfield South High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Plainfield SD 202 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Plainfield North High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Plainfield SD 202 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Plainfield South High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Plainfield SD 202 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Plainfield North High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Plainfield SD 202 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.69
0.58
This chart showcases the diversity score of Plainfield South High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Plainfield SD 202 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Plainfield North High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Plainfield SD 202 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Plainfield South High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Plainfield SD 202 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Plainfield North High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Plainfield SD 202 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Plainfield South High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Plainfield SD 202 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Plainfield North High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Plainfield SD 202 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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