Henry J. Winters School vs Joseph Jenks Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henry J. Winters School
Pawtucket · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
550 students
Joseph Jenks Middle School
Pawtucket · Public middle · Grades 6–8
697 students
| Measure | Henry J. Winters School Pawtucket, Rhode Island | Joseph Jenks Middle School Pawtucket, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #151 of 172 | #53 of 58 |
| National rank | #44029 of 50,301 | #14830 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 550 | 697 |
| Enrollment | 550 | 697 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.2% | 80.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 9% |
| city | Pawtucket | Pawtucket |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henry J. Winters School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.3 vs 12.8).
- •Henry J. Winters School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 9%).
- •Henry J. Winters School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 11%).
- •Joseph Jenks Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.5% vs 86.2%).
- •Henry J. Winters School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.2).
- •Joseph Jenks Middle School is the larger school with 697 students compared with 550.
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 Henry J. Winters School better than Joseph Jenks Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Henry J. Winters School ranks higher (21.3 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 Henry J. Winters School and Joseph Jenks Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Pawtucket and Pawtucket in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Henry J. Winters School: 550. Joseph Jenks Middle School: 697. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Henry J. Winters School and Joseph Jenks Middle School rank in Rhode Island?
Henry J. Winters School is 151st of 172 and Joseph Jenks Middle School is 53rd of 58 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).