For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 503 students in South Plainfield, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle school in South Plainfield, NJ is South Plainfield Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Plainfield, NJ public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in South Plainfield have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in South Plainfield, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Plainfield Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2201 Plainfield Avenue
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
Gr: 7-8 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
South Plainfield, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
125 Jackson Street
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
Gr: PK | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in South Plainfield, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in South Plainfield, NJ include South Plainfield Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in South Plainfield?
1 public middle schools are located in South Plainfield.
What is the racial composition of students in South Plainfield?
South Plainfield public middle schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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