Ponaganset Middle School vs Scituate High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 6.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ponaganset Middle School
North Scituate · Public middle · Grades 6–8
396 students
Scituate High School
North Scituate · Public high · Grades 9–12
387 students
| Measure | Ponaganset Middle School North Scituate, Rhode Island | Scituate High School North Scituate, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #16 of 58 | #9 of 57 |
| National rank | #5890 of 15,369 | #2470 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 396 | 387 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 387 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.3% | 23.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 47% |
| city | North Scituate | North Scituate |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Scituate High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 58.1).
- •Scituate High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 29%).
- •Scituate High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 53%).
- •Scituate High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.5% vs 25.3%).
- •Scituate High School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.4).
- •Ponaganset Middle School is the larger school with 396 students compared with 387.
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 Middle School better than Scituate High School?
On the Success Index (US), Scituate High School ranks higher (73.5 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 Middle School and Scituate High School?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between North Scituate and North Scituate in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ponaganset Middle School: 396. Scituate High School: 387. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ponaganset Middle School and Scituate High School rank in Rhode Island?
Ponaganset Middle School is 16th of 58 and Scituate High School is 9th of 57 among middle schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).