John F. Deering Middle vs John F. Horgan School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 688 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F. Deering Middle
West Warwick · Public middle · Grades 5–8
976 students
John F. Horgan School
West Warwick · Public elementary · Grades K–4
475 students
| Measure | John F. Deering Middle West Warwick, Rhode Island | John F. Horgan School West Warwick, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #38 of 58 | #139 of 172 |
| National rank | #12317 of 15,369 | #41137 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 976 | 475 |
| Enrollment | 976 | 475 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.9% | 70.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 14% |
| city | West Warwick | West Warwick |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F. Deering Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.9 vs 25.9).
- •John F. Deering Middle does better on math proficiency (17% vs 14%).
- •John F. Horgan School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 19%).
- •John F. Deering Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.9% vs 70.1%).
- •John F. Deering Middle does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 14.4).
- •John F. Deering Middle is the larger school with 976 students compared with 475.
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 John F. Deering Middle better than John F. Horgan School?
On the Success Index (US), John F. Deering Middle ranks higher (27.9 vs 25.9 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 John F. Deering Middle and John F. Horgan School?
About 688 m in a straight line, between West Warwick and West Warwick in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F. Deering Middle: 976. John F. Horgan School: 475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F. Deering Middle and John F. Horgan School rank in Rhode Island?
John F. Deering Middle is 38th of 58 and John F. Horgan School is 139th of 172 among middle schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).