Cranston High School East vs Garden City School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cranston High School East
Cranston · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,525 students
Garden City School
Cranston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
530 students
| Measure | Cranston High School East Cranston, Rhode Island | Garden City School Cranston, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #38 of 57 | #53 of 172 |
| National rank | #12993 of 16,910 | #16717 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,525 | 530 |
| Enrollment | 1,525 | 530 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.9% | 53.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 47% |
| city | Cranston | Cranston |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garden City School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.1 vs 31.5).
- •Garden City School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Garden City School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Garden City School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.2% vs 73.9%).
- •Cranston High School East does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.9).
- •Cranston High School East is the larger school with 1,525 students compared with 530.
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 Cranston High School East better than Garden City School?
On the Success Index (US), Garden City School ranks higher (62.1 vs 31.5 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 Cranston High School East and Garden City School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Cranston and Cranston in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cranston High School East: 1,525. Garden City School: 530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cranston High School East and Garden City School rank in Rhode Island?
Cranston High School East is 38th of 57 and Garden City School is 53rd of 172 among high schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).