Bernon Heights School vs Founders Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bernon Heights School
Woonsocket · Public elementary · Grades K–5
405 students
Founders Academy
Woonsocket · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
158 students
| Measure | Bernon Heights School Woonsocket, Rhode Island | Founders Academy Woonsocket, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #145 of 172 | #45 of 58 |
| National rank | #42733 of 50,301 | #13726 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 405 | 158 |
| Enrollment | 405 | 158 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64% | 70.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 12% |
| city | Woonsocket | Woonsocket |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bernon Heights School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.3 vs 20.3).
- •Bernon Heights School does better on math proficiency (15% vs 12%).
- •Bernon Heights School does better on reading proficiency (13% vs 12%).
- •Bernon Heights School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64% vs 70.3%).
- •Founders Academy does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.5).
- •Bernon Heights School is the larger school with 405 students compared with 158.
- •Bernon Heights School is a public school while Founders Academy is a charter 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 Bernon Heights School better than Founders Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Bernon Heights School ranks higher (23.3 vs 20.3 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 Bernon Heights School and Founders Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Woonsocket and Woonsocket in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bernon Heights School: 405. Founders Academy: 158. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bernon Heights School and Founders Academy rank in Rhode Island?
Bernon Heights School is 145th of 172 and Founders Academy is 45th of 58 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).