Melville School vs Portsmouth High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Melville School
Portsmouth · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
316 students
Portsmouth High School
Portsmouth · Public high · Grades 9–12
785 students
| Measure | Melville School Portsmouth, Rhode Island | Portsmouth High School Portsmouth, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #13 of 172 | #5 of 57 |
| National rank | #5682 of 50,301 | #1301 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 316 | 785 |
| Enrollment | 316 | 785 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.8% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 56% |
| city | Portsmouth | Portsmouth |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Portsmouth High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.8 vs 78.8).
- •Melville School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 56%).
- •Portsmouth High School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 67%).
- •Melville School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.8% vs 19%).
- •Portsmouth High School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.2).
- •Portsmouth High School is the larger school with 785 students compared with 316.
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 Melville School better than Portsmouth High School?
On the Success Index (US), Portsmouth High School ranks higher (79.8 vs 78.8 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 Melville School and Portsmouth High School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Portsmouth in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Melville School: 316. Portsmouth High School: 785. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Melville School and Portsmouth High School rank in Rhode Island?
Melville School is 13th of 172 and Portsmouth High School is 5th of 57 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).