Nathanael Greene Middle vs Paul Cuffee Lower School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 672 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nathanael Greene Middle
Providence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
815 students
Paul Cuffee Lower School
Providence · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
358 students
| Measure | Nathanael Greene Middle Providence, Rhode Island | Paul Cuffee Lower School Providence, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #48 of 58 | #141 of 172 |
| National rank | #14126 of 15,369 | #42318 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 815 | 358 |
| Enrollment | 815 | 358 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.1% | 86.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 27% |
| city | Providence | Providence |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paul Cuffee Lower School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.0 vs 17.9).
- •Paul Cuffee Lower School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 19%).
- •Nathanael Greene Middle does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 22%).
- •Paul Cuffee Lower School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.3% vs 90.1%).
- •Paul Cuffee Lower School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.1).
- •Nathanael Greene Middle is the larger school with 815 students compared with 358.
- •Nathanael Greene Middle is a public school while Paul Cuffee Lower School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Nathanael Greene Middle better than Paul Cuffee Lower School?
On the Success Index (US), Paul Cuffee Lower School ranks higher (24.0 vs 17.9 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 Nathanael Greene Middle and Paul Cuffee Lower School?
About 672 m in a straight line, between Providence and Providence in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nathanael Greene Middle: 815. Paul Cuffee Lower School: 358. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nathanael Greene Middle and Paul Cuffee Lower School rank in Rhode Island?
Nathanael Greene Middle is 48th of 58 and Paul Cuffee Lower School is 141st of 172 among middle schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).