Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS vs Paul Cuffee Upper School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Rhode Island, United States, 477 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS
Providence · Public high · Grades 9–12
447 students
Paul Cuffee Upper School
Providence · Charter high · Grades 9–12
243 students
| Measure | Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS Providence, Rhode Island | Paul Cuffee Upper School Providence, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #53 of 57 | #39 of 57 |
| National rank | #16144 of 16,910 | #13466 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 447 | 243 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 243 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.6% | 90.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 17% |
| city | Providence | Providence |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paul Cuffee Upper School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.4 vs 14.4).
- •Paul Cuffee Upper School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 2.5%).
- •Paul Cuffee Upper School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 7.5%).
- •Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.6% vs 90.5%).
- •Paul Cuffee Upper School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 14.4).
- •Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS is the larger school with 447 students compared with 243.
- •Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS is a public school while Paul Cuffee Upper School 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 Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS better than Paul Cuffee Upper School?
On the Success Index (US), Paul Cuffee Upper School ranks higher (29.4 vs 14.4 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 Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS and Paul Cuffee Upper School?
About 477 m in a straight line, between Providence and Providence in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS: 447. Paul Cuffee Upper School: 243. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS and Paul Cuffee Upper School rank in Rhode Island?
Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS is 53rd of 57 and Paul Cuffee Upper School is 39th of 57 among high schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).