North Scituate School vs Smithfield High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Scituate School
North Scituate · Public elementary · Grades K–5
238 students
Smithfield High School
Smithfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
729 students
| Measure | North Scituate School North Scituate, Rhode Island | Smithfield High School Smithfield, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #48 of 172 | #10 of 57 |
| National rank | #15268 of 50,301 | #2546 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 238 | 729 |
| Enrollment | 238 | 729 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.8% | 20.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| city | North Scituate | Smithfield |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smithfield High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 64.3).
- •Smithfield High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Smithfield High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.3% vs 24.8%).
- •Smithfield High School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.0).
- •Smithfield High School is the larger school with 729 students compared with 238.
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 North Scituate School better than Smithfield High School?
On the Success Index (US), Smithfield High School ranks higher (73.2 vs 64.3 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 North Scituate School and Smithfield High School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between North Scituate and Smithfield in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Scituate School: 238. Smithfield High School: 729. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Scituate School and Smithfield High School rank in Rhode Island?
North Scituate School is 48th of 172 and Smithfield High School is 10th of 57 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).