Excel Academy Rhode Island vs Sarah Dyer Barnes School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Excel Academy Rhode Island
North Providence · Charter middle · Grades 5–7
312 students
Sarah Dyer Barnes School
Johnston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
266 students
| Measure | Excel Academy Rhode Island North Providence, Rhode Island | Sarah Dyer Barnes School Johnston, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #35 of 58 | #88 of 172 |
| National rank | #11099 of 15,369 | #27927 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–7 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 312 | 266 |
| Enrollment | 312 | 266 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.8% | 51.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 42% |
| Math proficiency | – | 32% |
| city | North Providence | Johnston |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sarah Dyer Barnes School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.0 vs 33.9).
- •Sarah Dyer Barnes School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.1% vs 79.8%).
- •Sarah Dyer Barnes School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.9).
- •Excel Academy Rhode Island is the larger school with 312 students compared with 266.
- •Excel Academy Rhode Island is a charter school while Sarah Dyer Barnes School is a public 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 Excel Academy Rhode Island better than Sarah Dyer Barnes School?
On the Success Index (US), Sarah Dyer Barnes School ranks higher (46.0 vs 33.9 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 Excel Academy Rhode Island and Sarah Dyer Barnes School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between North Providence and Johnston in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Excel Academy Rhode Island: 312. Sarah Dyer Barnes School: 266. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Excel Academy Rhode Island and Sarah Dyer Barnes School rank in Rhode Island?
Excel Academy Rhode Island is 35th of 58 and Sarah Dyer Barnes School is 88th of 172 among middle schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).