Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods vs Highlander Elementary Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Rhode Island, United States, 697 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods
Providence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
635 students
Highlander Elementary Charter
Providence · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
269 students
| Measure | Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods Providence, Rhode Island | Highlander Elementary Charter Providence, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #166 of 172 | #149 of 172 |
| National rank | #48373 of 50,301 | #43272 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 635 | 269 |
| Enrollment | 635 | 269 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.3% | 84.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 17% |
| city | Providence | Providence |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlander Elementary Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.5 vs 13.3).
- •Highlander Elementary Charter does better on math proficiency (17% vs 7%).
- •Highlander Elementary Charter does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.3% vs 84.4%).
- •Highlander Elementary Charter does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.5).
- •Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods is the larger school with 635 students compared with 269.
- •Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods is a public school while Highlander Elementary Charter 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 Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods better than Highlander Elementary Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Highlander Elementary Charter ranks higher (22.5 vs 13.3 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 Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods and Highlander Elementary Charter?
About 697 m in a straight line, between Providence and Providence in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods: 635. Highlander Elementary Charter: 269. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods and Highlander Elementary Charter rank in Rhode Island?
Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods is 166th of 172 and Highlander Elementary Charter is 149th of 172 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).