Francis J. Varieur School vs Jacqueline M. Walsh School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Francis J. Varieur School
Pawtucket · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
270 students
Jacqueline M. Walsh School
Pawtucket · Public high · Grades 9–12
173 students
| Measure | Francis J. Varieur School Pawtucket, Rhode Island | Jacqueline M. Walsh School Pawtucket, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #99 of 172 | #24 of 57 |
| National rank | #30872 of 50,301 | #7806 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 270 | 173 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 173 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.5% | 45.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 24.5% |
| city | Pawtucket | Pawtucket |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jacqueline M. Walsh School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.2 vs 41.6).
- •Francis J. Varieur School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 24.5%).
- •Jacqueline M. Walsh School does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 48%).
- •Jacqueline M. Walsh School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.1% vs 78.5%).
- •Jacqueline M. Walsh School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.7).
- •Francis J. Varieur School is the larger school with 270 students compared with 173.
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 Francis J. Varieur School better than Jacqueline M. Walsh School?
On the Success Index (US), Jacqueline M. Walsh School ranks higher (52.2 vs 41.6 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 Francis J. Varieur School and Jacqueline M. Walsh School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Pawtucket and Pawtucket in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Francis J. Varieur School: 270. Jacqueline M. Walsh School: 173. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Francis J. Varieur School and Jacqueline M. Walsh School rank in Rhode Island?
Francis J. Varieur School is 99th of 172 and Jacqueline M. Walsh School is 24th of 57 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).