Howard Hathaway School vs Ranger School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Rhode Island, United States, 6.9 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
Ranger School
Tiverton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
212 students
| Measure | Howard Hathaway School Portsmouth, Rhode Island | Ranger School Tiverton, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #41 of 172 | #19 of 172 |
| National rank | #14461 of 50,301 | #7921 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 409 | 212 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 212 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24% | 26.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| city | Portsmouth | Tiverton |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ranger School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.1 vs 65.5).
- •Ranger School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Ranger School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Howard Hathaway School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24% vs 26.9%).
- •Howard Hathaway School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.1).
- •Howard Hathaway School is the larger school with 409 students compared with 212.
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 Ranger School?
On the Success Index (US), Ranger School ranks higher (75.1 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 Ranger School?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Tiverton in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard Hathaway School: 409. Ranger School: 212. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard Hathaway School and Ranger School rank in Rhode Island?
Howard Hathaway School is 41st of 172 and Ranger School is 19th of 172 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).