Below Average
#2092 of 2,466 schools in NJ
North Plainfield High School
High School · North Plainfield School District · North Plainfield, NJ
A high school in North Plainfield, NJ serving grades 9th – 12th.
34 Wilson Avenue, North Plainfield, NJ 07060
- Math 15% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at North Plainfield High School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 26% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Plainfield High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 70Very Walkable
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,612/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North Plainfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,882
Median home value
$369,400
Median rent
$1,629/mo
College educated
21.9%
Homeownership
37.9%
Poverty rate
17.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07060; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Barack Obama Green Charter High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | 6–12 | 0.9 mi | 311 | Compare → |
| Union County Teams Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 326 | Compare → |
| Pinnacle Academy High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.1 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| The Queen City Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 300 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
North Plainfield School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $25,211NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Plainfield High School is listed in North Plainfield School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Plainfield High School
North Plainfield High School is a public high school in North Plainfield, NJ, part of North Plainfield School District, serving approximately 1,199 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,092 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Plainfield High School
What grades does North Plainfield High School serve?
North Plainfield High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend North Plainfield High School?
North Plainfield High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,199 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Plainfield High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Plainfield High School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Plainfield High School rank in NJ?
North Plainfield High School ranks #2,092 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is North Plainfield High School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Plainfield High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at North Plainfield High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Plainfield High School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is North Plainfield High School a charter school?
No, North Plainfield High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Plainfield High School a Title I school?
No, North Plainfield High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Plainfield High School?
70.4% of students at North Plainfield High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,199
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 101
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Somerset County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.8%
- Phone
- (908) 769-6000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 07060)
- 47,560
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07060; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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