Cranston High School West vs Glen Hills School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cranston High School West
Cranston · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,653 students
Glen Hills School
Cranston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
270 students
| Measure | Cranston High School West Cranston, Rhode Island | Glen Hills School Cranston, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #23 of 57 | #58 of 172 |
| National rank | #7119 of 16,910 | #18465 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,653 | 270 |
| Enrollment | 1,653 | 270 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.2% | 33.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 42% |
| city | Cranston | Cranston |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glen Hills School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.6 vs 54.7).
- •Glen Hills School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 30%).
- •Cranston High School West does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 57%).
- •Glen Hills School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.3% vs 36.2%).
- •Glen Hills School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.4).
- •Cranston High School West is the larger school with 1,653 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 Cranston High School West better than Glen Hills School?
On the Success Index (US), Glen Hills School ranks higher (59.6 vs 54.7 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 West and Glen Hills School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Cranston and Cranston in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cranston High School West: 1,653. Glen Hills School: 270. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cranston High School West and Glen Hills School rank in Rhode Island?
Cranston High School West is 23rd of 57 and Glen Hills School is 58th of 172 among high schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).