Lincoln Middle School vs North Smithfield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Middle School
Lincoln · Public middle · Grades 6–8
773 students
North Smithfield Elementary
North Smithfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
583 students
| Measure | Lincoln Middle School Lincoln, Rhode Island | North Smithfield Elementary North Smithfield, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #24 of 58 | #15 of 172 |
| National rank | #7814 of 15,369 | #7144 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 773 | 583 |
| Enrollment | 773 | 583 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.3% | 24.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 57% |
| city | Lincoln | North Smithfield |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Smithfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.3 vs 49.2).
- •North Smithfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 44%).
- •North Smithfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 39%).
- •North Smithfield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.5% vs 38.3%).
- •North Smithfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.1).
- •Lincoln Middle School is the larger school with 773 students compared with 583.
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 Lincoln Middle School better than North Smithfield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), North Smithfield Elementary ranks higher (76.3 vs 49.2 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 Lincoln Middle School and North Smithfield Elementary?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Lincoln and North Smithfield in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Middle School: 773. North Smithfield Elementary: 583. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Middle School and North Smithfield Elementary rank in Rhode Island?
Lincoln Middle School is 24th of 58 and North Smithfield Elementary is 15th of 172 among middle schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).