Apprenticeship Exploration Sch vs Garden City School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Apprenticeship Exploration Sch
Cranston · Charter high · Grades 9–12
176 students
Garden City School
Cranston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
530 students
| Measure | Apprenticeship Exploration Sch Cranston, Rhode Island | Garden City School Cranston, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #47 of 57 | #53 of 172 |
| National rank | #15549 of 16,910 | #16717 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 176 | 530 |
| Enrollment | 176 | 530 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83% | 53.2% |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 47% |
| city | Cranston | Cranston |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garden City School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.1 vs 18.3).
- •Garden City School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 5%).
- •Garden City School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 15%).
- •Garden City School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.2% vs 83%).
- •Apprenticeship Exploration Sch does better on students per teacher (8.0 vs 13.9).
- •Garden City School is the larger school with 530 students compared with 176.
- •Apprenticeship Exploration Sch is a charter school while Garden City School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Apprenticeship Exploration Sch better than Garden City School?
On the Success Index (US), Garden City School ranks higher (62.1 vs 18.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Apprenticeship Exploration Sch and Garden City School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Cranston and Cranston in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Apprenticeship Exploration Sch: 176. Garden City School: 530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Apprenticeship Exploration Sch and Garden City School rank in Rhode Island?
Apprenticeship Exploration Sch is 47th of 57 and Garden City School is 53rd of 172 among high schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).