Hamilton School vs Jamestown School-Melrose
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Rhode Island, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton School
North Kingstown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
447 students
Jamestown School-Melrose
Jamestown · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
207 students
| Measure | Hamilton School North Kingstown, Rhode Island | Jamestown School-Melrose Jamestown, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #5 of 172 | #4 of 172 |
| National rank | #3085 of 50,301 | #3041 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 447 | 207 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 207 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11% | 9.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| city | North Kingstown | Jamestown |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (83.6 vs 83.7).
- •Hamilton School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Hamilton School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Jamestown School-Melrose does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.7% vs 11%).
- •Jamestown School-Melrose does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 15.4).
- •Hamilton School is the larger school with 447 students compared with 207.
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 Hamilton School better than Jamestown School-Melrose?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hamilton School and Jamestown School-Melrose?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between North Kingstown and Jamestown in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamilton School: 447. Jamestown School-Melrose: 207. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamilton School and Jamestown School-Melrose rank in Rhode Island?
Hamilton School is 5th of 172 and Jamestown School-Melrose is 4th of 172 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).