John F. Deering Middle vs Toll Gate High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 2.6 km 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
Toll Gate High School
Warwick · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,104 students
| Measure | John F. Deering Middle West Warwick, Rhode Island | Toll Gate High School Warwick, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #38 of 58 | #28 of 57 |
| National rank | #12317 of 15,369 | #10162 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 976 | 1,104 |
| Enrollment | 976 | 1,104 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.9% | 45.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 24% |
| city | West Warwick | Warwick |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Toll Gate High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.2 vs 27.9).
- •Toll Gate High School does better on math proficiency (24% vs 17%).
- •Toll Gate High School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 19%).
- •Toll Gate High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.9% vs 62.9%).
- •John F. Deering Middle does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.0).
- •Toll Gate High School is the larger school with 1,104 students compared with 976.
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 Toll Gate High School?
On the Success Index (US), Toll Gate High School ranks higher (43.2 vs 27.9 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 Toll Gate High School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between West Warwick and Warwick in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F. Deering Middle: 976. Toll Gate High School: 1,104. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F. Deering Middle and Toll Gate High School rank in Rhode Island?
John F. Deering Middle is 38th of 58 and Toll Gate High School is 28th of 57 among middle schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).