South Plainfield School District

The South Plainfield School District consists of 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, serving students from preschool through 12th grade. The district's performance varies, with some standout schools like South Plainfield High School and South Plainfield Middle School consistently ranking in the top half of New Jersey schools, while the elementary schools show more variation in their performance.

South Plainfield High School stands out with a 3-star rating, a high 4-year graduation rate of 91.1%, and a low dropout rate of 1.2%. The school's test scores are also above the district and state averages in several subjects. South Plainfield Middle School also maintains a 3-star rating and has particularly strong performance in Algebra I, with over 90% of students scoring proficient or better on the end-of-course exam.

Among the elementary schools, John F. Kennedy Elementary School stands out with a 4-star rating in the past and test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics that are often above the district and state averages. However, the elementary schools in the district show more variation in their performance and rankings, with some, like John E. Riley Elementary School, having lower rankings and test scores.