Scituate High School vs Smithfield High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Rhode Island, United States, 8.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Scituate High School
North Scituate · Public high · Grades 9–12
387 students
Smithfield High School
Smithfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
729 students
| Measure | Scituate High School North Scituate, Rhode Island | Smithfield High School Smithfield, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #9 of 57 | #10 of 57 |
| National rank | #2470 of 16,910 | #2546 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 387 | 729 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 729 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.5% | 20.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| city | North Scituate | Smithfield |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (73.5 vs 73.2).
- •Smithfield High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.3% vs 23.5%).
- •Scituate High School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.8).
- •Smithfield High School is the larger school with 729 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 Scituate High School better than Smithfield High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Scituate High School and Smithfield High School?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between North Scituate and Smithfield in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Scituate High School: 387. Smithfield High School: 729. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Scituate High School and Smithfield High School rank in Rhode Island?
Scituate High School is 9th of 57 and Smithfield High School is 10th of 57 among high schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).