Francis J. Varieur School vs Joseph Jenks Middle 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
Joseph Jenks Middle School
Pawtucket · Public middle · Grades 6–8
697 students
| Measure | Francis J. Varieur School Pawtucket, Rhode Island | Joseph Jenks Middle School Pawtucket, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #99 of 172 | #53 of 58 |
| National rank | #30872 of 50,301 | #14830 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 270 | 697 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 697 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.5% | 80.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 9% |
| city | Pawtucket | Pawtucket |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Francis J. Varieur School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.6 vs 12.8).
- •Francis J. Varieur School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 9%).
- •Francis J. Varieur School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 11%).
- •Francis J. Varieur School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.5% vs 80.5%).
- •Francis J. Varieur School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 16.2).
- •Joseph Jenks Middle School is the larger school with 697 students compared with 270.
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 Joseph Jenks Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Francis J. Varieur School ranks higher (41.6 vs 12.8 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 Joseph Jenks Middle 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. Joseph Jenks Middle School: 697. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Francis J. Varieur School and Joseph Jenks Middle School rank in Rhode Island?
Francis J. Varieur School is 99th of 172 and Joseph Jenks Middle School is 53rd of 58 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).