Frank E. Thompson Middle vs Jamestown School-Lawn
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Rhode Island, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frank E. Thompson Middle
Newport · Public middle · Grades 5–8
499 students
Jamestown School-Lawn
Jamestown · Public middle · Grades 5–8
189 students
| Measure | Frank E. Thompson Middle Newport, Rhode Island | Jamestown School-Lawn Jamestown, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #39 of 58 | #4 of 58 |
| National rank | #12369 of 15,369 | #1412 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 499 | 189 |
| Enrollment | 499 | 189 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.8% | 11.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 56% |
| city | Newport | Jamestown |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jamestown School-Lawn scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.5 vs 27.6).
- •Jamestown School-Lawn does better on math proficiency (56% vs 20%).
- •Jamestown School-Lawn does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 27%).
- •Jamestown School-Lawn does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.6% vs 77.8%).
- •Jamestown School-Lawn does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 10.4).
- •Frank E. Thompson Middle is the larger school with 499 students compared with 189.
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 Frank E. Thompson Middle better than Jamestown School-Lawn?
On the Success Index (US), Jamestown School-Lawn ranks higher (80.5 vs 27.6 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 Frank E. Thompson Middle and Jamestown School-Lawn?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Newport and Jamestown in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frank E. Thompson Middle: 499. Jamestown School-Lawn: 189. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frank E. Thompson Middle and Jamestown School-Lawn rank in Rhode Island?
Frank E. Thompson Middle is 39th of 58 and Jamestown School-Lawn is 4th of 58 among middle schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).