Hope Highlands Middle School vs Orchard Farms El. School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hope Highlands Middle School
Cranston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
366 students
Orchard Farms El. School
Cranston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
444 students
| Measure | Hope Highlands Middle School Cranston, Rhode Island | Orchard Farms El. School Cranston, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #12 of 58 | #38 of 172 |
| National rank | #5178 of 15,369 | #12292 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 366 | 444 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 444 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.4% | 16.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 50% |
| city | Cranston | Cranston |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orchard Farms El. School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 61.3).
- •Orchard Farms El. School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 34%).
- •Orchard Farms El. School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 54%).
- •Orchard Farms El. School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.4% vs 19.4%).
- •Hope Highlands Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.3).
- •Orchard Farms El. School is the larger school with 444 students compared with 366.
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 Hope Highlands Middle School better than Orchard Farms El. School?
On the Success Index (US), Orchard Farms El. School ranks higher (68.6 vs 61.3 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 Hope Highlands Middle School and Orchard Farms El. School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Cranston and Cranston in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hope Highlands Middle School: 366. Orchard Farms El. School: 444. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hope Highlands Middle School and Orchard Farms El. School rank in Rhode Island?
Hope Highlands Middle School is 12th of 58 and Orchard Farms El. School is 38th of 172 among middle schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).