BEACON Charter School vs Harris School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 342 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
BEACON Charter School
Woonsocket · Charter high · Grades 9–12
203 students
Harris School
Woonsocket · Public elementary · Grades K–5
371 students
| Measure | BEACON Charter School Woonsocket, Rhode Island | Harris School Woonsocket, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #31 of 57 | #154 of 172 |
| National rank | #10762 of 16,910 | #45097 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 203 | 371 |
| Enrollment | 203 | 371 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66% | 70.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 16% |
| city | Woonsocket | Woonsocket |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •BEACON Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.8 vs 19.6).
- •BEACON Charter School does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 16%).
- •BEACON Charter School does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 16%).
- •BEACON Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66% vs 70.6%).
- •BEACON Charter School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.8).
- •Harris School is the larger school with 371 students compared with 203.
- •BEACON Charter School is a charter school while Harris School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 BEACON Charter School better than Harris School?
On the Success Index (US), BEACON Charter School ranks higher (40.8 vs 19.6 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 BEACON Charter School and Harris School?
About 342 m in a straight line, between Woonsocket and Woonsocket in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
BEACON Charter School: 203. Harris School: 371. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do BEACON Charter School and Harris School rank in Rhode Island?
BEACON Charter School is 31st of 57 and Harris School is 154th of 172 among high schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).