Highlander Secondary Charter S vs Hugh Cole School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlander Secondary Charter S
Warren · Charter high · Grades 7–12
340 students
Hugh Cole School
Warren · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
517 students
| Measure | Highlander Secondary Charter S Warren, Rhode Island | Hugh Cole School Warren, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #45 of 57 | #78 of 172 |
| National rank | #15389 of 16,910 | #25437 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 340 | 517 |
| Enrollment | 340 | 517 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.4% | 45.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 40% |
| city | Warren | Warren |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hugh Cole School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.6 vs 19.2).
- •Hugh Cole School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 12%).
- •Hugh Cole School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 32%).
- •Hugh Cole School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.6% vs 87.4%).
- •Hugh Cole School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.5).
- •Hugh Cole School is the larger school with 517 students compared with 340.
- •Highlander Secondary Charter S is a charter school while Hugh Cole School 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 Secondary Charter S better than Hugh Cole School?
On the Success Index (US), Hugh Cole School ranks higher (49.6 vs 19.2 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 Secondary Charter S and Hugh Cole School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Warren and Warren in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlander Secondary Charter S: 340. Hugh Cole School: 517. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlander Secondary Charter S and Hugh Cole School rank in Rhode Island?
Highlander Secondary Charter S is 45th of 57 and Hugh Cole School is 78th of 172 among high schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).