Blackrock School vs John F. Deering Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackrock School
Coventry · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
322 students
John F. Deering Middle
West Warwick · Public middle · Grades 5–8
976 students
| Measure | Blackrock School Coventry, Rhode Island | John F. Deering Middle West Warwick, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #86 of 172 | #38 of 58 |
| National rank | #27665 of 50,301 | #12317 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 322 | 976 |
| Enrollment | 322 | 976 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.3% | 62.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 17% |
| city | Coventry | West Warwick |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blackrock School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.3 vs 27.9).
- •Blackrock School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Blackrock School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 19%).
- •Blackrock School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.3% vs 62.9%).
- •John F. Deering Middle does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 14.6).
- •John F. Deering Middle is the larger school with 976 students compared with 322.
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 Blackrock School better than John F. Deering Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Blackrock School ranks higher (46.3 vs 27.9 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 Blackrock School and John F. Deering Middle?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Coventry and West Warwick in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackrock School: 322. John F. Deering Middle: 976. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackrock School and John F. Deering Middle rank in Rhode Island?
Blackrock School is 86th of 172 and John F. Deering Middle is 38th of 58 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).