Brown Avenue School vs Sarah Dyer Barnes School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Rhode Island, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brown Avenue School
Johnston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
251 students
Sarah Dyer Barnes School
Johnston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
266 students
| Measure | Brown Avenue School Johnston, Rhode Island | Sarah Dyer Barnes School Johnston, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #42 of 172 | #88 of 172 |
| National rank | #14572 of 50,301 | #27927 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 251 | 266 |
| Enrollment | 251 | 266 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43% | 51.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 32% |
| city | Johnston | Johnston |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brown Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.3 vs 46.0).
- •Brown Avenue School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Brown Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Brown Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43% vs 51.1%).
- •Sarah Dyer Barnes School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.0).
- •Sarah Dyer Barnes School is the larger school with 266 students compared with 251.
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 Brown Avenue School better than Sarah Dyer Barnes School?
On the Success Index (US), Brown Avenue School ranks higher (65.3 vs 46.0 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 Brown Avenue School and Sarah Dyer Barnes School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Johnston and Johnston in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brown Avenue School: 251. Sarah Dyer Barnes School: 266. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brown Avenue School and Sarah Dyer Barnes School rank in Rhode Island?
Brown Avenue School is 42nd of 172 and Sarah Dyer Barnes School is 88th of 172 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).