Fort Barton School vs Howard Hathaway School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Rhode Island, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Barton School
Tiverton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
133 students
Howard Hathaway School
Portsmouth · Public elementary · Grades K–4
409 students
| Measure | Fort Barton School Tiverton, Rhode Island | Howard Hathaway School Portsmouth, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #32 of 172 | #41 of 172 |
| National rank | #10790 of 50,301 | #14461 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 133 | 409 |
| Enrollment | 133 | 409 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.1% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| city | Tiverton | Portsmouth |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fort Barton School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 65.5).
- •Fort Barton School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Fort Barton School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Howard Hathaway School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24% vs 24.1%).
- •Fort Barton School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.6).
- •Howard Hathaway School is the larger school with 409 students compared with 133.
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 Fort Barton School better than Howard Hathaway School?
On the Success Index (US), Fort Barton School ranks higher (70.7 vs 65.5 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 Fort Barton School and Howard Hathaway School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Tiverton and Portsmouth in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Barton School: 133. Howard Hathaway School: 409. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Barton School and Howard Hathaway School rank in Rhode Island?
Fort Barton School is 32nd of 172 and Howard Hathaway School is 41st of 172 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).