Claiborne Pell Elementary vs Middletown High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Claiborne Pell Elementary
Newport · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
657 students
Middletown High School
Middletown · Public high · Grades 9–12
523 students
| Measure | Claiborne Pell Elementary Newport, Rhode Island | Middletown High School Middletown, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #134 of 172 | #15 of 57 |
| National rank | #39623 of 50,301 | #4731 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 657 | 523 |
| Enrollment | 657 | 523 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.3% | 33.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 37% |
| city | Newport | Middletown |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Middletown High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.2 vs 28.3).
- •Middletown High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Middletown High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 25%).
- •Middletown High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.3% vs 74.3%).
- •Middletown High School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.0).
- •Claiborne Pell Elementary is the larger school with 657 students compared with 523.
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 Claiborne Pell Elementary better than Middletown High School?
On the Success Index (US), Middletown High School ranks higher (64.2 vs 28.3 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 Claiborne Pell Elementary and Middletown High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Newport and Middletown in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Claiborne Pell Elementary: 657. Middletown High School: 523. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Claiborne Pell Elementary and Middletown High School rank in Rhode Island?
Claiborne Pell Elementary is 134th of 172 and Middletown High School is 15th of 57 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).