Bridge Academy vs Paul Cuffee Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bridge Academy
Providence · Public high · Grades 10–12
117 students
Paul Cuffee Middle School
Providence · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
189 students
| Measure | Bridge Academy Providence, Rhode Island | Paul Cuffee Middle School Providence, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #35 of 57 | #42 of 58 |
| National rank | #11468 of 16,910 | #12969 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 10–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 117 | 189 |
| Enrollment | 117 | 189 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65% | 89.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 32% |
| Math proficiency | – | 27% |
| city | Providence | Providence |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bridge Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.9 vs 24.4).
- •Bridge Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65% vs 89.9%).
- •Paul Cuffee Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.7).
- •Paul Cuffee Middle School is the larger school with 189 students compared with 117.
- •Bridge Academy is a public school while Paul Cuffee Middle School 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 Bridge Academy better than Paul Cuffee Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bridge Academy ranks higher (37.9 vs 24.4 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 Bridge Academy and Paul Cuffee Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Providence and Providence in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bridge Academy: 117. Paul Cuffee Middle School: 189. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bridge Academy and Paul Cuffee Middle School rank in Rhode Island?
Bridge Academy is 35th of 57 and Paul Cuffee Middle School is 42nd of 58 among high schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).