Hugh B. Bain Middle School vs Western Hills Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Rhode Island, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hugh B. Bain Middle School
Cranston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
527 students
Western Hills Middle School
Cranston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
727 students
| Measure | Hugh B. Bain Middle School Cranston, Rhode Island | Western Hills Middle School Cranston, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #46 of 58 | #28 of 58 |
| National rank | #13739 of 15,369 | #8974 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 527 | 727 |
| Enrollment | 527 | 727 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.2% | 47.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 30% |
| city | Cranston | Cranston |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Western Hills Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.9 vs 20.2).
- •Western Hills Middle School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 12%).
- •Western Hills Middle School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 16%).
- •Western Hills Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.3% vs 88.2%).
- •Hugh B. Bain Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 14.0).
- •Western Hills Middle School is the larger school with 727 students compared with 527.
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 Hugh B. Bain Middle School better than Western Hills Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Western Hills Middle School ranks higher (43.9 vs 20.2 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 Hugh B. Bain Middle School and Western Hills Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Cranston and Cranston in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hugh B. Bain Middle School: 527. Western Hills Middle School: 727. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hugh B. Bain Middle School and Western Hills Middle School rank in Rhode Island?
Hugh B. Bain Middle School is 46th of 58 and Western Hills Middle School is 28th of 58 among middle schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).