Highlander Elementary Charter vs The Compass School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Rhode Island, United States, 35 km 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
The Compass School
Kingston · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
217 students
| Measure | Highlander Elementary Charter Providence, Rhode Island | The Compass School Kingston, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #149 of 172 | #34 of 172 |
| National rank | #43272 of 50,301 | #10837 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 269 | 217 |
| Enrollment | 269 | 217 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.4% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 47% |
| city | Providence | Kingston |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Compass School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 22.5).
- •The Compass School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 17%).
- •The Compass School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 27%).
- •The Compass School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18% vs 84.4%).
- •The Compass School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.8).
- •Highlander Elementary Charter is the larger school with 269 students compared with 217.
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 The Compass School?
On the Success Index (US), The Compass School ranks higher (70.7 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 The Compass School?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Providence and Kingston in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlander Elementary Charter: 269. The Compass School: 217. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlander Elementary Charter and The Compass School rank in Rhode Island?
Highlander Elementary Charter is 149th of 172 and The Compass School is 34th of 172 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).