Bernon Heights School vs Veterans Memorial Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Rhode Island, United States, 15 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
Veterans Memorial Elementary
Central Falls · Public elementary · Grades K–5
406 students
| Measure | Bernon Heights School Woonsocket, Rhode Island | Veterans Memorial Elementary Central Falls, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #145 of 172 | #163 of 172 |
| National rank | #42733 of 50,301 | #47100 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 405 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 405 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64% | 94.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 11% |
| city | Woonsocket | Central Falls |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bernon Heights School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.3 vs 16.1).
- •Bernon Heights School does better on math proficiency (15% vs 11%).
- •Veterans Memorial Elementary does better on reading proficiency (16% vs 13%).
- •Bernon Heights School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64% vs 94.3%).
- •Veterans Memorial Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.5).
- •Veterans Memorial Elementary is the larger school with 406 students compared with 405.
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 Veterans Memorial Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bernon Heights School ranks higher (23.3 vs 16.1 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 Veterans Memorial Elementary?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Woonsocket and Central Falls in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bernon Heights School: 405. Veterans Memorial Elementary: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bernon Heights School and Veterans Memorial Elementary rank in Rhode Island?
Bernon Heights School is 145th of 172 and Veterans Memorial Elementary is 163rd of 172 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).