Charles E. Shea High School vs Francis J. Varieur School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 404 m 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
Francis J. Varieur School
Pawtucket · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
270 students
| Measure | Charles E. Shea High School Pawtucket, Rhode Island | Francis J. Varieur School Pawtucket, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #48 of 57 | #99 of 172 |
| National rank | #15552 of 16,910 | #30872 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 770 | 270 |
| Enrollment | 770 | 270 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.3% | 78.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 32% |
| city | Pawtucket | Pawtucket |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Francis J. Varieur School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.6 vs 18.3).
- •Francis J. Varieur School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 7.5%).
- •Francis J. Varieur School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 22%).
- •Francis J. Varieur School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.5% vs 81.3%).
- •Francis J. Varieur School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.3).
- •Charles E. Shea High School is the larger school with 770 students compared with 270.
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 Francis J. Varieur School?
On the Success Index (US), Francis J. Varieur School ranks higher (41.6 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 Francis J. Varieur School?
About 404 m in a straight line, between Pawtucket and Pawtucket in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles E. Shea High School: 770. Francis J. Varieur School: 270. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles E. Shea High School and Francis J. Varieur School rank in Rhode Island?
Charles E. Shea High School is 48th of 57 and Francis J. Varieur School is 99th of 172 among high schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).