Ponaganset High School vs West Glocester Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 7.4 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
West Glocester Elementary
Chepachet · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
243 students
| Measure | Ponaganset High School North Scituate, Rhode Island | West Glocester Elementary Chepachet, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #19 of 57 | #37 of 172 |
| National rank | #5182 of 16,910 | #12174 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 869 | 243 |
| Enrollment | 869 | 243 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.1% | 28.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| city | North Scituate | Chepachet |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Glocester Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.8 vs 62.4).
- •West Glocester Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •West Glocester Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Ponaganset High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.1% vs 28.4%).
- •Ponaganset High School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.5).
- •Ponaganset High School is the larger school with 869 students compared with 243.
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 West Glocester Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), West Glocester Elementary ranks higher (68.8 vs 62.4 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 West Glocester Elementary?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between North Scituate and Chepachet in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ponaganset High School: 869. West Glocester Elementary: 243. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ponaganset High School and West Glocester Elementary rank in Rhode Island?
Ponaganset High School is 19th of 57 and West Glocester Elementary is 37th of 172 among high schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).