Howard Hathaway School vs Melville School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Rhode Island, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howard Hathaway School
Portsmouth · Public elementary · Grades K–4
409 students
Melville School
Portsmouth · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
316 students
| Measure | Howard Hathaway School Portsmouth, Rhode Island | Melville School Portsmouth, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #41 of 172 | #13 of 172 |
| National rank | #14461 of 50,301 | #5682 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 409 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24% | 15.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| city | Portsmouth | Portsmouth |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Melville School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 65.5).
- •Melville School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Melville School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Melville School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.8% vs 24%).
- •Melville School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.6).
- •Howard Hathaway School is the larger school with 409 students compared with 316.
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 Howard Hathaway School better than Melville School?
On the Success Index (US), Melville School ranks higher (78.8 vs 65.5 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 Howard Hathaway School and Melville School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Portsmouth in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard Hathaway School: 409. Melville School: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard Hathaway School and Melville School rank in Rhode Island?
Howard Hathaway School is 41st of 172 and Melville School is 13th of 172 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).