John J. McLaughlin Cumberland vs North Cumberland Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John J. McLaughlin Cumberland
Cumberland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
413 students
North Cumberland Middle
Cumberland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
643 students
| Measure | John J. McLaughlin Cumberland Cumberland, Rhode Island | North Cumberland Middle Cumberland, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #46 of 172 | #2 of 58 |
| National rank | #15180 of 50,301 | #561 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 413 | 643 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 643 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.3% | 13.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 66% |
| city | Cumberland | Cumberland |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Cumberland Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.9 vs 64.4).
- •North Cumberland Middle does better on math proficiency (66% vs 57%).
- •North Cumberland Middle does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 47%).
- •North Cumberland Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.8% vs 22.3%).
- •North Cumberland Middle does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.2).
- •North Cumberland Middle is the larger school with 643 students compared with 413.
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 J. McLaughlin Cumberland better than North Cumberland Middle?
On the Success Index (US), North Cumberland Middle ranks higher (86.9 vs 64.4 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 J. McLaughlin Cumberland and North Cumberland Middle?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Cumberland and Cumberland in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John J. McLaughlin Cumberland: 413. North Cumberland Middle: 643. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John J. McLaughlin Cumberland and North Cumberland Middle rank in Rhode Island?
John J. McLaughlin Cumberland is 46th of 172 and North Cumberland Middle is 2nd of 58 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).