Serving 1,091 students in grades 9-12, South Plainfield High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,091 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 64%
Graduation Rate
: 83% (Btm 50% in NJ)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 27% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
South Plainfield High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Plainfield High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
South Plainfield High School is ranked #985 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are South Plainfield High School often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Plainfield High School?
The graduation rate of South Plainfield High School is 83%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend South Plainfield High School?
1,091 students attend South Plainfield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of South Plainfield High School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Plainfield High School?
South Plainfield High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does South Plainfield High School offer ?
South Plainfield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South Plainfield High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,091 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 64%
Graduation Rate
: 83% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 27% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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