Blackstone Valley Prep Element vs Cumberland High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackstone Valley Prep Element
Cumberland · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
280 students
Cumberland High School
Cumberland · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,428 students
| Measure | Blackstone Valley Prep Element Cumberland, Rhode Island | Cumberland High School Cumberland, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank | #51 of 172 | #14 of 57 |
| National rank | #16431 of 50,301 | #4259 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 280 | 1,428 |
| Enrollment | 280 | 1,428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.5% | 30.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 42% |
| city | Cumberland | Cumberland |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cumberland High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.1 vs 62.5).
- •Blackstone Valley Prep Element does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 42%).
- •Blackstone Valley Prep Element does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 67%).
- •Cumberland High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.4% vs 82.5%).
- •Blackstone Valley Prep Element does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.6).
- •Cumberland High School is the larger school with 1,428 students compared with 280.
- •Blackstone Valley Prep Element is a charter school while Cumberland High 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 Blackstone Valley Prep Element better than Cumberland High School?
On the Success Index (US), Cumberland High School ranks higher (66.1 vs 62.5 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 Blackstone Valley Prep Element and Cumberland High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Cumberland and Cumberland in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackstone Valley Prep Element: 280. Cumberland High School: 1,428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackstone Valley Prep Element and Cumberland High School rank in Rhode Island?
Blackstone Valley Prep Element is 51st of 172 and Cumberland High School is 14th of 57 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).