Fogarty Memorial vs Ponaganset High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fogarty Memorial
North Scituate · Public elementary · Grades K–5
318 students
Ponaganset High School
North Scituate · Public high · Grades 9–12
869 students
| Measure | Fogarty Memorial North Scituate, Rhode Island | Ponaganset High School North Scituate, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #23 of 172 | #19 of 57 |
| National rank | #8847 of 50,301 | #5182 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 318 | 869 |
| Enrollment | 318 | 869 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.6% | 24.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 37% |
| city | North Scituate | North Scituate |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fogarty Memorial scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.6 vs 62.4).
- •Fogarty Memorial does better on math proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Fogarty Memorial does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Fogarty Memorial does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.6% vs 24.1%).
- •Ponaganset High School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.1).
- •Ponaganset High School is the larger school with 869 students compared with 318.
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 Fogarty Memorial better than Ponaganset High School?
On the Success Index (US), Fogarty Memorial ranks higher (73.6 vs 62.4 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 Fogarty Memorial and Ponaganset High School?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between North Scituate and North Scituate in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fogarty Memorial: 318. Ponaganset High School: 869. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fogarty Memorial and Ponaganset High School rank in Rhode Island?
Fogarty Memorial is 23rd of 172 and Ponaganset High School is 19th of 57 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).