Hope Highlands Middle School vs Western Hills Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Rhode Island, United States, 3.5 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
Western Hills Middle School
Cranston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
727 students
| Measure | Hope Highlands Middle School Cranston, Rhode Island | Western Hills Middle School Cranston, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #12 of 58 | #28 of 58 |
| National rank | #5178 of 15,369 | #8974 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 366 | 727 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 727 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.4% | 47.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 30% |
| city | Cranston | Cranston |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hope Highlands Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.3 vs 43.9).
- •Hope Highlands Middle School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 30%).
- •Hope Highlands Middle School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 43%).
- •Hope Highlands Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.4% vs 47.3%).
- •Hope Highlands Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.0).
- •Western Hills Middle School is the larger school with 727 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 Western Hills Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hope Highlands Middle School ranks higher (61.3 vs 43.9 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 Western Hills Middle School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Cranston and Cranston in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hope Highlands Middle School: 366. Western Hills Middle School: 727. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hope Highlands Middle School and Western Hills Middle School rank in Rhode Island?
Hope Highlands Middle School is 12th of 58 and Western Hills Middle School is 28th of 58 among middle schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).