Charles E. Shea High School vs Cunningham School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles E. Shea High School
Pawtucket · Public high · Grades 9–12
770 students
Cunningham School
Pawtucket · Public elementary · Grades K–5
355 students
| Measure | Charles E. Shea High School Pawtucket, Rhode Island | Cunningham School Pawtucket, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #48 of 57 | #155 of 172 |
| National rank | #15552 of 16,910 | #45147 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 770 | 355 |
| Enrollment | 770 | 355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.3% | 93.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 23% |
| city | Pawtucket | Pawtucket |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cunningham School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.5 vs 18.3).
- •Cunningham School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 7.5%).
- •Charles E. Shea High School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 19%).
- •Charles E. Shea High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.3% vs 93.2%).
- •Cunningham School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.3).
- •Charles E. Shea High School is the larger school with 770 students compared with 355.
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 Charles E. Shea High School better than Cunningham School?
On the Success Index (US), Cunningham School ranks higher (19.5 vs 18.3 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 Charles E. Shea High School and Cunningham School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Pawtucket and Pawtucket in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles E. Shea High School: 770. Cunningham School: 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles E. Shea High School and Cunningham School rank in Rhode Island?
Charles E. Shea High School is 48th of 57 and Cunningham School is 155th of 172 among high schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).