Paul Cuffee Upper School vs Trinity Academy Performing Art
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Rhode Island, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paul Cuffee Upper School
Providence · Charter high · Grades 9–12
243 students
Trinity Academy Performing Art
Providence · Charter high · Grades 5–12
234 students
| Measure | Paul Cuffee Upper School Providence, Rhode Island | Trinity Academy Performing Art Providence, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #39 of 57 | #42 of 57 |
| National rank | #13466 of 16,910 | #15119 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–12 |
| Students | 243 | 234 |
| Enrollment | 243 | 234 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.5% | 81.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 7.5% |
| city | Providence | Providence |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paul Cuffee Upper School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.4 vs 21.0).
- •Paul Cuffee Upper School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 7.5%).
- •Paul Cuffee Upper School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Trinity Academy Performing Art does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.2% vs 90.5%).
- •Paul Cuffee Upper School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 9.4).
- •Paul Cuffee Upper School is the larger school with 243 students compared with 234.
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 Paul Cuffee Upper School better than Trinity Academy Performing Art?
On the Success Index (US), Paul Cuffee Upper School ranks higher (29.4 vs 21.0 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 Paul Cuffee Upper School and Trinity Academy Performing Art?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Providence and Providence in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paul Cuffee Upper School: 243. Trinity Academy Performing Art: 234. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paul Cuffee Upper School and Trinity Academy Performing Art rank in Rhode Island?
Paul Cuffee Upper School is 39th of 57 and Trinity Academy Performing Art is 42nd of 57 among high schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).