Barrington High School vs James R. D. Oldham School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barrington High School
Barrington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,098 students
James R. D. Oldham School
Riverside · Public other · Grades PK–PK
210 students
| Measure | Barrington High School Barrington, Rhode Island | James R. D. Oldham School Riverside, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1 of 57 | – |
| National rank | #274 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 1,098 | 210 |
| Enrollment | 1,098 | 210 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.7% | 48.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | – |
| Math proficiency | 77% | – |
| city | Barrington | Riverside |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barrington High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.7% vs 48.1%).
- •James R. D. Oldham School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.6).
- •Barrington High School is the larger school with 1,098 students compared with 210.
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 Barrington High School better than James R. D. Oldham School?
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 Barrington High School and James R. D. Oldham School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Barrington and Riverside in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barrington High School: 1,098. James R. D. Oldham School: 210. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barrington High School and James R. D. Oldham School rank in Rhode Island?
Barrington High School is 1st of 57 and James R. D. Oldham School is unranked among high schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).