Ponaganset High School vs Ponaganset Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ponaganset High School
North Scituate · Public high · Grades 9–12
869 students
Ponaganset Middle School
North Scituate · Public middle · Grades 6–8
396 students
| Measure | Ponaganset High School North Scituate, Rhode Island | Ponaganset Middle School North Scituate, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #19 of 57 | #16 of 58 |
| National rank | #5182 of 16,910 | #5890 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 869 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 869 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.1% | 25.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 29% |
| city | North Scituate | North Scituate |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ponaganset High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.4 vs 58.1).
- •Ponaganset High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 29%).
- •Ponaganset High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 53%).
- •Ponaganset High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.1% vs 25.3%).
- •Ponaganset Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.8).
- •Ponaganset High School is the larger school with 869 students compared with 396.
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 Ponaganset High School better than Ponaganset Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ponaganset High School ranks higher (62.4 vs 58.1 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 Ponaganset High School and Ponaganset Middle School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between North Scituate and North Scituate in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ponaganset High School: 869. Ponaganset Middle School: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ponaganset High School and Ponaganset Middle School rank in Rhode Island?
Ponaganset High School is 19th of 57 and Ponaganset Middle School is 16th of 58 among high schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).