South Plainfield School District

The South Plainfield School District in New Jersey consists of 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district serves a diverse student population and has a mix of high-performing and average-performing schools, with some standout institutions like South Plainfield High School and Roosevelt Elementary School.

South Plainfield High School is the district's top-performing school, ranking in the top third of New Jersey high schools and consistently earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts an impressive 92.6% four-year graduation rate and low 0.7% dropout rate, along with strong academic performance, with students outperforming the state average in several subjects. Roosevelt Elementary School is another standout, ranking in the top half of New Jersey elementary schools and outperforming the district and state averages in ELA and Math for grades 3 and 4.

The district's middle schools also have their strengths, with South Plainfield Middle School standing out for its exceptional performance in Algebra I, where 92.5% of 8th-grade students are proficient or better, significantly higher than the state average. However, the elementary schools in the district show more variation in performance, with some, like John E Riley Elementary and Franklin Elementary, lagging behind the district and state averages in certain areas.