Peace Dale School vs The Compass School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Rhode Island, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Peace Dale School
Peace Dale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
412 students
The Compass School
Kingston · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
217 students
| Measure | Peace Dale School Peace Dale, Rhode Island | The Compass School Kingston, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #43 of 172 | #34 of 172 |
| National rank | #14672 of 50,301 | #10837 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 412 | 217 |
| Enrollment | 412 | 217 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.6% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| city | Peace Dale | Kingston |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Compass School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 65.2).
- •The Compass School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •The Compass School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18% vs 37.6%).
- •Peace Dale School is the larger school with 412 students compared with 217.
- •Peace Dale School is a public school while The Compass School is a charter 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 Peace Dale School better than The Compass School?
On the Success Index (US), The Compass School ranks higher (70.7 vs 65.2 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 Peace Dale School and The Compass School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Peace Dale and Kingston in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Peace Dale School: 412. The Compass School: 217. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Peace Dale School and The Compass School rank in Rhode Island?
Peace Dale School is 43rd of 172 and The Compass School is 34th of 172 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).