North Smithfield Elementary vs North Smithfield MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Smithfield Elementary
North Smithfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
583 students
North Smithfield MS
North Smithfield · Public middle · Grades 5–8
502 students
| Measure | North Smithfield Elementary North Smithfield, Rhode Island | North Smithfield MS North Smithfield, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #15 of 172 | #8 of 58 |
| National rank | #7144 of 50,301 | #3126 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 583 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 583 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.5% | 25.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 45% |
| city | North Smithfield | North Smithfield |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Smithfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.3 vs 71.0).
- •North Smithfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 45%).
- •North Smithfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •North Smithfield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.5% vs 25.9%).
- •North Smithfield MS does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.9).
- •North Smithfield Elementary is the larger school with 583 students compared with 502.
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 Smithfield Elementary better than North Smithfield MS?
On the Success Index (US), North Smithfield Elementary ranks higher (76.3 vs 71.0 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 Smithfield Elementary and North Smithfield MS?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between North Smithfield and North Smithfield in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Smithfield Elementary: 583. North Smithfield MS: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Smithfield Elementary and North Smithfield MS rank in Rhode Island?
North Smithfield Elementary is 15th of 172 and North Smithfield MS is 8th of 58 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).