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Plainfield Public School District

New Jersey · Public School District
13
Schools
8,271
Students
$36,038
Per-Pupil Spend
+151% nat'l
81.4%
Free Lunch Rate
+29pp vs nat'l
73.5%
Graduation Rate
-13.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Plainfield Public School District is a public school district in New Jersey serving 8,271 students across 13 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 73.5% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $36,038 is above average for a US public school district. 81% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 36/100.

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All Schools (13)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Hubbard Middle School06–08775
Maxson Middle School06–08818
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies07–12356
Plainfield High School09–121,925
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$36,038+151% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
81%
State
81.5%
Local (property tax)
9.5%
Federal
9.0%

State funding accounts for 81% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
13
Schools
8,271
Students
81%
Free Lunch
$36K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate73.5%
Opportunity Score36/100
StateNew Jersey →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $36,038 per pupil — 151% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 73.5%, graduation is 13.0 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
81% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Plainfield Public School District?
Plainfield Public School District has 13 public schools, serving a total of 8,271 students.
What is the graduation rate for Plainfield Public School District?
The graduation rate is 73.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Plainfield Public School District spend per student?
Plainfield Public School District spends $36,038 per pupil — 151% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Plainfield Public School District?
81% of students in Plainfield Public School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Plainfield Public School District?
No, Plainfield Public School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Plainfield Public School District serve?
Plainfield Public School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Plainfield Public School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Plainfield Public School District is 36/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.