Archie R. Cole MS vs Samuel Slater Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Rhode Island, United States, 25 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Archie R. Cole MS
East Greenwich · Public middle · Grades 6–8
597 students
Samuel Slater Middle School
Pawtucket · Public middle · Grades 6–8
590 students
| Measure | Archie R. Cole MS East Greenwich, Rhode Island | Samuel Slater Middle School Pawtucket, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #6 of 58 | #49 of 58 |
| National rank | #2332 of 15,369 | #14454 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 597 | 590 |
| Enrollment | 597 | 590 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.1% | 86.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 9% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 6% |
| city | East Greenwich | Pawtucket |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Archie R. Cole MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.1 vs 15.9).
- •Archie R. Cole MS does better on math proficiency (49% vs 6%).
- •Archie R. Cole MS does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 9%).
- •Archie R. Cole MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.1% vs 86.9%).
- •Archie R. Cole MS does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.8).
- •Archie R. Cole MS is the larger school with 597 students compared with 590.
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 Archie R. Cole MS better than Samuel Slater Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Archie R. Cole MS ranks higher (75.1 vs 15.9 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 Archie R. Cole MS and Samuel Slater Middle School?
About 25 km in a straight line, between East Greenwich and Pawtucket in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Archie R. Cole MS: 597. Samuel Slater Middle School: 590. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Archie R. Cole MS and Samuel Slater Middle School rank in Rhode Island?
Archie R. Cole MS is 6th of 58 and Samuel Slater Middle School is 49th of 58 among middle schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).