Highlander Elementary Charter vs Paul Cuffee Upper School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 712 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlander Elementary Charter
Providence · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
269 students
Paul Cuffee Upper School
Providence · Charter high · Grades 9–12
243 students
| Measure | Highlander Elementary Charter Providence, Rhode Island | Paul Cuffee Upper School Providence, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #149 of 172 | #39 of 57 |
| National rank | #43272 of 50,301 | #13466 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 269 | 243 |
| Enrollment | 269 | 243 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.4% | 90.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 17% |
| city | Providence | Providence |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paul Cuffee Upper School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.4 vs 22.5).
- •Paul Cuffee Upper School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Highlander Elementary Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.4% vs 90.5%).
- •Paul Cuffee Upper School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 12.8).
- •Highlander Elementary Charter is the larger school with 269 students compared with 243.
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 Highlander Elementary Charter better than Paul Cuffee Upper School?
On the Success Index (US), Paul Cuffee Upper School ranks higher (29.4 vs 22.5 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 Highlander Elementary Charter and Paul Cuffee Upper School?
About 712 m in a straight line, between Providence and Providence in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlander Elementary Charter: 269. Paul Cuffee Upper School: 243. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlander Elementary Charter and Paul Cuffee Upper School rank in Rhode Island?
Highlander Elementary Charter is 149th of 172 and Paul Cuffee Upper School is 39th of 57 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).