Old County Road School vs Vincent J. Gallagher Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 2.6 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
Vincent J. Gallagher Middle
Smithfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
502 students
| Measure | Old County Road School Smithfield, Rhode Island | Vincent J. Gallagher Middle Smithfield, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #92 of 172 | #9 of 58 |
| National rank | #29610 of 50,301 | #3596 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 228 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 228 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.6% | 20.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 44% |
| city | Smithfield | Smithfield |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vincent J. Gallagher Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.8 vs 43.5).
- •Vincent J. Gallagher Middle does better on math proficiency (44% vs 22%).
- •Vincent J. Gallagher Middle does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 37%).
- •Vincent J. Gallagher Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.7% vs 34.6%).
- •Old County Road School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.7).
- •Vincent J. Gallagher Middle is the larger school with 502 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 Vincent J. Gallagher Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Vincent J. Gallagher Middle ranks higher (68.8 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 Vincent J. Gallagher Middle?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Smithfield and Smithfield in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Old County Road School: 228. Vincent J. Gallagher Middle: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Old County Road School and Vincent J. Gallagher Middle rank in Rhode Island?
Old County Road School is 92nd of 172 and Vincent J. Gallagher Middle is 9th of 58 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).