Old County Road School vs Raymond LaPerche School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Rhode Island, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Old County Road School
Smithfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
228 students
Raymond LaPerche School
Smithfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
337 students
| Measure | Old County Road School Smithfield, Rhode Island | Raymond LaPerche School Smithfield, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #92 of 172 | #26 of 172 |
| National rank | #29610 of 50,301 | #9201 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 228 | 337 |
| Enrollment | 228 | 337 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.6% | 18.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 47% |
| city | Smithfield | Smithfield |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Raymond LaPerche School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.1 vs 43.5).
- •Raymond LaPerche School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Raymond LaPerche School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 37%).
- •Raymond LaPerche School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.4% vs 34.6%).
- •Old County Road School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 13.5).
- •Raymond LaPerche School is the larger school with 337 students compared with 228.
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 Old County Road School better than Raymond LaPerche School?
On the Success Index (US), Raymond LaPerche School ranks higher (73.1 vs 43.5 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 Old County Road School and Raymond LaPerche School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Smithfield and Smithfield in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Old County Road School: 228. Raymond LaPerche School: 337. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Old County Road School and Raymond LaPerche School rank in Rhode Island?
Old County Road School is 92nd of 172 and Raymond LaPerche School is 26th of 172 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).