North Plainfield High School
Reported Enrollment
1,214
students
District
North Plainfield School District
County Context Score
90/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
34 Wilson Avenue, North Plainfield, NJ, 07060
School District
North Plainfield School District
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 341164005258
- District ID
- 3411640
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
1,214 students
School Setting
Suburb: Large
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
North Plainfield High School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Somerset County has 84 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 6 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
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What North Plainfield High School tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: North Plainfield School District, Somerset County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Suburb: Large matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for North Plainfield High School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with North Plainfield School District.
1,214 students
North Plainfield High School reports 1,214 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 13 other high schools in Somerset County with enrollment data, 7 report fewer students and 6 report more. The peer median is 1,109 students.
14 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 1,162 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
6 district schools
North Plainfield School District lists 3 primary, 2 middle, 1 high schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
3
Middle
2
High
1
Other
0
Nearby context inside North Plainfield School District
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School Profile FAQ
Is North Plainfield High School a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with North Plainfield School District.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for North Plainfield High School?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the North Plainfield High School data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare North Plainfield High School with nearby schools?
North Plainfield High School should be compared with 14 high schools in Somerset County, plus other schools in North Plainfield School District. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for North Plainfield High School?
Before using North Plainfield High School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with North Plainfield School District.
Part of North Plainfield School District
North Plainfield High School is one of 6 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 3,512 students across 6 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
6
Reported Enrollment
3,512
6 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- North Plainfield Middle School7–8 · MiddleListed only
- East End SchoolPK–4 · PrimaryListed only
- Somerset School5–6 · MiddleListed only
- Stony Brook SchoolPK–4 · PrimaryListed only
- West End SchoolPK–4 · PrimaryListed only
Similar Schools
Somerville High School
Montgomery High School
Bernards High School
Ridge High School
Watchung Hills Regional High School
Somerset County Schools
County Context Score
90/100
County-level composite across 84 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.