East Providence High vs Kent Heights School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Providence High
East Providence · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,691 students
Kent Heights School
East Providence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
251 students
| Measure | East Providence High East Providence, Rhode Island | Kent Heights School East Providence, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #37 of 57 | #84 of 172 |
| National rank | #12906 of 16,910 | #27093 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,691 | 251 |
| Enrollment | 1,691 | 251 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.7% | 56.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 37% |
| city | East Providence | East Providence |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kent Heights School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.1 vs 31.9).
- •Kent Heights School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 16%).
- •Kent Heights School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •East Providence High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.7% vs 56.2%).
- •Kent Heights School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.5).
- •East Providence High is the larger school with 1,691 students compared with 251.
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 East Providence High better than Kent Heights School?
On the Success Index (US), Kent Heights School ranks higher (47.1 vs 31.9 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 East Providence High and Kent Heights School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between East Providence and East Providence in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Providence High: 1,691. Kent Heights School: 251. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Providence High and Kent Heights School rank in Rhode Island?
East Providence High is 37th of 57 and Kent Heights School is 84th of 172 among high schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).