B.F. Norton Elementary School vs Joseph L. McCourt MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
B.F. Norton Elementary School
Cumberland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
374 students
Joseph L. McCourt MS
Cumberland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
482 students
| Measure | B.F. Norton Elementary School Cumberland, Rhode Island | Joseph L. McCourt MS Cumberland, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #68 of 172 | #18 of 58 |
| National rank | #21493 of 50,301 | #6566 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 374 | 482 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 482 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.9% | 44.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 38% |
| city | Cumberland | Cumberland |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (55.2 vs 55.0).
- •B.F. Norton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 38%).
- •B.F. Norton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 45%).
- •Joseph L. McCourt MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.6% vs 52.9%).
- •Joseph L. McCourt MS does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.1).
- •Joseph L. McCourt MS is the larger school with 482 students compared with 374.
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 B.F. Norton Elementary School better than Joseph L. McCourt MS?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are B.F. Norton Elementary School and Joseph L. McCourt MS?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Cumberland and Cumberland in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
B.F. Norton Elementary School: 374. Joseph L. McCourt MS: 482. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do B.F. Norton Elementary School and Joseph L. McCourt MS rank in Rhode Island?
B.F. Norton Elementary School is 68th of 172 and Joseph L. McCourt MS is 18th of 58 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).