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Best Schools in 02872, RI
02872, RI has 7 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,505 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 61%, so schools in 02872 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 02872, RI
The top high schools in 02872, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mt. Hope High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bristol Warren • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 879 Students
2. Portsmouth High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portsmouth • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 796 Students
3. Narragansett High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Narragansett • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 474 Students
Best Middle Schools in 02872, RI
The top middle schools in 02872, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jamestown School-lawn
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jamestown • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 186 Students
2. Portsmouth Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portsmouth • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 618 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 02872, RI
The top elementary schools in 02872, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jamestown School-melrose
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jamestown • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 224 Students
2. Melville School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portsmouth • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 328 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 02872, RI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
02872, RI has a total population of 231 with 0% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 100%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 02872, RI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 02872, RI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
40.59 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.71 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
36.88 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 02872, RI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 02872, RI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 02872, RI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 02872, RI
How many schools are in 02872, RI?
02872, RI has 7 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,505 students in total.
How do schools in 02872 perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in 02872 score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 61%, so on average schools in 02872 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 02872?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 52%
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