Ponaganset High School vs Steere Farm Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 8.8 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
Steere Farm Elementary School
Pascoag · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
268 students
| Measure | Ponaganset High School North Scituate, Rhode Island | Steere Farm Elementary School Pascoag, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #19 of 57 | #98 of 172 |
| National rank | #5182 of 16,910 | #30666 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 869 | 268 |
| Enrollment | 869 | 268 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.1% | 35.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 21% |
| city | North Scituate | Pascoag |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ponaganset High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.4 vs 42.0).
- •Ponaganset High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 21%).
- •Ponaganset High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 41%).
- •Ponaganset High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.1% vs 35.4%).
- •Ponaganset High School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.4).
- •Ponaganset High School is the larger school with 869 students compared with 268.
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 Steere Farm Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ponaganset High School ranks higher (62.4 vs 42.0 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 Ponaganset High School and Steere Farm Elementary School?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between North Scituate and Pascoag in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ponaganset High School: 869. Steere Farm Elementary School: 268. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ponaganset High School and Steere Farm Elementary School rank in Rhode Island?
Ponaganset High School is 19th of 57 and Steere Farm Elementary School is 98th of 172 among high schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).