Founders Academy vs North Smithfield MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Rhode Island, United States, 6.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Founders Academy
Woonsocket · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
158 students
North Smithfield MS
North Smithfield · Public middle · Grades 5–8
502 students
| Measure | Founders Academy Woonsocket, Rhode Island | North Smithfield MS North Smithfield, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #45 of 58 | #8 of 58 |
| National rank | #13726 of 15,369 | #3126 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 158 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 158 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.3% | 25.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 45% |
| city | Woonsocket | North Smithfield |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Smithfield MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 20.3).
- •North Smithfield MS does better on math proficiency (45% vs 12%).
- •North Smithfield MS does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 12%).
- •North Smithfield MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.9% vs 70.3%).
- •Founders Academy does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.6).
- •North Smithfield MS is the larger school with 502 students compared with 158.
- •Founders Academy is a charter school while North Smithfield MS 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 Founders Academy better than North Smithfield MS?
On the Success Index (US), North Smithfield MS ranks higher (71.0 vs 20.3 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 Founders Academy and North Smithfield MS?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Woonsocket and North Smithfield in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Founders Academy: 158. North Smithfield MS: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Founders Academy and North Smithfield MS rank in Rhode Island?
Founders Academy is 45th of 58 and North Smithfield MS is 8th of 58 among middle schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).