Hope Highlands Middle School vs Wakefield Hills El. School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 3.3 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
Wakefield Hills El. School
West Warwick · Public elementary · Grades K–4
373 students
| Measure | Hope Highlands Middle School Cranston, Rhode Island | Wakefield Hills El. School West Warwick, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #12 of 58 | #112 of 172 |
| National rank | #5178 of 15,369 | #34288 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 366 | 373 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.4% | 63.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 22% |
| city | Cranston | West Warwick |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hope Highlands Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.3 vs 36.6).
- •Hope Highlands Middle School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 22%).
- •Hope Highlands Middle School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 37%).
- •Hope Highlands Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.4% vs 63.5%).
- •Wakefield Hills El. School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.1).
- •Wakefield Hills El. School is the larger school with 373 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 Wakefield Hills El. School?
On the Success Index (US), Hope Highlands Middle School ranks higher (61.3 vs 36.6 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 Wakefield Hills El. School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Cranston and West Warwick in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hope Highlands Middle School: 366. Wakefield Hills El. School: 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hope Highlands Middle School and Wakefield Hills El. School rank in Rhode Island?
Hope Highlands Middle School is 12th of 58 and Wakefield Hills El. School is 112th of 172 among middle schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).