Highlander Secondary Charter S vs Sowams Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 2.0 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
Sowams Elementary School
Barrington · Public elementary · Grades K–3
250 students
| Measure | Highlander Secondary Charter S Warren, Rhode Island | Sowams Elementary School Barrington, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #45 of 57 | #33 of 172 |
| National rank | #15389 of 16,910 | #10833 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 340 | 250 |
| Enrollment | 340 | 250 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.4% | 8.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 47% |
| city | Warren | Barrington |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sowams Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 19.2).
- •Sowams Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 12%).
- •Sowams Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •Sowams Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.8% vs 87.4%).
- •Sowams Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.5).
- •Highlander Secondary Charter S is the larger school with 340 students compared with 250.
- •Highlander Secondary Charter S is a charter school while Sowams Elementary 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 Sowams Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sowams Elementary School ranks higher (70.7 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 Sowams Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Warren and Barrington in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlander Secondary Charter S: 340. Sowams Elementary School: 250. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlander Secondary Charter S and Sowams Elementary School rank in Rhode Island?
Highlander Secondary Charter S is 45th of 57 and Sowams Elementary School is 33rd of 172 among high schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).