Barrington High School vs Sowams Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 2.5 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
Sowams Elementary School
Barrington · Public elementary · Grades K–3
250 students
| Measure | Barrington High School Barrington, Rhode Island | Sowams Elementary School Barrington, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1 of 57 | #33 of 172 |
| National rank | #274 of 16,910 | #10833 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 1,098 | 250 |
| Enrollment | 1,098 | 250 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.7% | 8.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 47% |
| city | Barrington | Barrington |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barrington High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.4 vs 70.7).
- •Barrington High School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 47%).
- •Barrington High School does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 62%).
- •Sowams Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.8% vs 12.7%).
- •Barrington High School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.2).
- •Barrington High School is the larger school with 1,098 students compared with 250.
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 Sowams Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Barrington High School ranks higher (89.4 vs 70.7 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 Barrington High School and Sowams Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Barrington and Barrington in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barrington High School: 1,098. Sowams Elementary School: 250. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barrington High School and Sowams Elementary School rank in Rhode Island?
Barrington High School is 1st of 57 and Sowams Elementary School is 33rd of 172 among high schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).