Fishing Cove El. School vs Thornton School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Rhode Island, United States, 24 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fishing Cove El. School
North Kingstown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
346 students
Thornton School
Johnston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
340 students
| Measure | Fishing Cove El. School North Kingstown, Rhode Island | Thornton School Johnston, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #39 of 172 | #118 of 172 |
| National rank | #12345 of 50,301 | #35478 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 346 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 346 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.2% | 68.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 29% |
| city | North Kingstown | Johnston |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fishing Cove El. School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.5 vs 34.7).
- •Fishing Cove El. School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 29%).
- •Fishing Cove El. School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 31%).
- •Fishing Cove El. School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.2% vs 68.8%).
- •Thornton School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 15.0).
- •Fishing Cove El. School is the larger school with 346 students compared with 340.
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 Fishing Cove El. School better than Thornton School?
On the Success Index (US), Fishing Cove El. School ranks higher (68.5 vs 34.7 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 Fishing Cove El. School and Thornton School?
About 24 km in a straight line, between North Kingstown and Johnston in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fishing Cove El. School: 346. Thornton School: 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fishing Cove El. School and Thornton School rank in Rhode Island?
Fishing Cove El. School is 39th of 172 and Thornton School is 118th of 172 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).