Barrington Middle School vs Waddington School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barrington Middle School
Barrington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
763 students
Waddington School
Riverside · Public elementary · Grades K–5
554 students
| Measure | Barrington Middle School Barrington, Rhode Island | Waddington School Riverside, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1 of 58 | #95 of 172 |
| National rank | #281 of 15,369 | #30264 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 763 | 554 |
| Enrollment | 763 | 554 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.9% | 47.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 33% |
| city | Barrington | Riverside |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barrington Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.1 vs 42.6).
- •Barrington Middle School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 33%).
- •Barrington Middle School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 48%).
- •Barrington Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.9% vs 47.8%).
- •Barrington Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 17.3).
- •Barrington Middle School is the larger school with 763 students compared with 554.
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 Middle School better than Waddington School?
On the Success Index (US), Barrington Middle School ranks higher (90.1 vs 42.6 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 Middle School and Waddington School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Barrington and Riverside in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barrington Middle School: 763. Waddington School: 554. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barrington Middle School and Waddington School rank in Rhode Island?
Barrington Middle School is 1st of 58 and Waddington School is 95th of 172 among middle schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).