Primrose Hill School vs Waddington School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Rhode Island, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Primrose Hill School
Barrington · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
329 students
Waddington School
Riverside · Public elementary · Grades K–5
554 students
| Measure | Primrose Hill School Barrington, Rhode Island | Waddington School Riverside, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #10 of 172 | #95 of 172 |
| National rank | #4276 of 50,301 | #30264 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 329 | 554 |
| Enrollment | 329 | 554 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.4% | 47.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 33% |
| city | Barrington | Riverside |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Primrose Hill School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 42.6).
- •Primrose Hill School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 33%).
- •Primrose Hill School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 48%).
- •Primrose Hill School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.4% vs 47.8%).
- •Primrose Hill School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 17.3).
- •Waddington School is the larger school with 554 students compared with 329.
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 Primrose Hill School better than Waddington School?
On the Success Index (US), Primrose Hill School ranks higher (81.3 vs 42.6 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 Primrose Hill School and Waddington School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Barrington and Riverside in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Primrose Hill School: 329. Waddington School: 554. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Primrose Hill School and Waddington School rank in Rhode Island?
Primrose Hill School is 10th of 172 and Waddington School is 95th of 172 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).