Blackstone Valley Prep High vs Lonsdale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackstone Valley Prep High
Cumberland · Charter high · Grades 9–12
405 students
Lonsdale Elementary
Lincoln · Public elementary · Grades K–5
286 students
| Measure | Blackstone Valley Prep High Cumberland, Rhode Island | Lonsdale Elementary Lincoln, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #26 of 57 | #63 of 172 |
| National rank | #10000 of 16,910 | #20404 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 405 | 286 |
| Enrollment | 405 | 286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.8% | 33.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| city | Cumberland | Lincoln |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lonsdale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.8 vs 43.8).
- •Lonsdale Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Lonsdale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Lonsdale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.6% vs 73.8%).
- •Blackstone Valley Prep High does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.9).
- •Blackstone Valley Prep High is the larger school with 405 students compared with 286.
- •Blackstone Valley Prep High is a charter school while Lonsdale Elementary 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 High better than Lonsdale Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lonsdale Elementary ranks higher (56.8 vs 43.8 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 High and Lonsdale Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Cumberland and Lincoln in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackstone Valley Prep High: 405. Lonsdale Elementary: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackstone Valley Prep High and Lonsdale Elementary rank in Rhode Island?
Blackstone Valley Prep High is 26th of 57 and Lonsdale Elementary is 63rd of 172 among high schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).