Highlander Elementary Charter vs Roger Williams Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 556 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
Roger Williams Middle
Providence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
786 students
| Measure | Highlander Elementary Charter Providence, Rhode Island | Roger Williams Middle Providence, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #149 of 172 | #54 of 58 |
| National rank | #43272 of 50,301 | #14877 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 269 | 786 |
| Enrollment | 269 | 786 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.4% | 89.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 9% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 4% |
| city | Providence | Providence |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlander Elementary Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.5 vs 12.3).
- •Highlander Elementary Charter does better on math proficiency (17% vs 4%).
- •Highlander Elementary Charter does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 9%).
- •Highlander Elementary Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.4% vs 89.8%).
- •Highlander Elementary Charter does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.6).
- •Roger Williams Middle is the larger school with 786 students compared with 269.
- •Highlander Elementary Charter is a charter school while Roger Williams Middle is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Roger Williams Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Highlander Elementary Charter ranks higher (22.5 vs 12.3 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 Roger Williams Middle?
About 556 m in a straight line, between Providence and Providence in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlander Elementary Charter: 269. Roger Williams Middle: 786. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlander Elementary Charter and Roger Williams Middle rank in Rhode Island?
Highlander Elementary Charter is 149th of 172 and Roger Williams Middle is 54th of 58 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).