Paul Cuffee Upper School vs W B Cooley & Acad Internationa
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Rhode Island, United States, 1.5 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
W B Cooley & Acad Internationa
Providence · Public high · Grades 9–12
685 students
| Measure | Paul Cuffee Upper School Providence, Rhode Island | W B Cooley & Acad Internationa Providence, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #39 of 57 | #52 of 57 |
| National rank | #13466 of 16,910 | #16062 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 243 | 685 |
| Enrollment | 243 | 685 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.5% | 82.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 2.5% |
| 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 15.0).
- •Paul Cuffee Upper School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 2.5%).
- •Paul Cuffee Upper School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 7.5%).
- •W B Cooley & Acad Internationa does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.9% vs 90.5%).
- •Paul Cuffee Upper School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 13.4).
- •W B Cooley & Acad Internationa is the larger school with 685 students compared with 243.
- •Paul Cuffee Upper School is a charter school while W B Cooley & Acad Internationa is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 W B Cooley & Acad Internationa?
On the Success Index (US), Paul Cuffee Upper School ranks higher (29.4 vs 15.0 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 W B Cooley & Acad Internationa?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Providence and Providence in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paul Cuffee Upper School: 243. W B Cooley & Acad Internationa: 685. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paul Cuffee Upper School and W B Cooley & Acad Internationa rank in Rhode Island?
Paul Cuffee Upper School is 39th of 57 and W B Cooley & Acad Internationa is 52nd of 57 among high schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).