Best Schools in Bristol County, RI
Bristol County, RI has 22 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 13 elementary) serving 9,190 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Bristol County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Bristol County, RI
The top high schools in Bristol County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Barrington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barrington • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1139 Students
2. Mt. Hope High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bristol Warren • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 879 Students
3. Portsmouth High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portsmouth • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 796 Students
4. Highlander Secondary Charter S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highlander • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 344 Students
Best Middle Schools in Bristol County, RI
The top middle schools in Bristol County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Barrington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barrington • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 789 Students
2. Kickemuit Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bristol Warren • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 650 Students
3. Tiverton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tiverton • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 509 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Bristol County, RI
The top elementary schools in Bristol County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nayatt School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barrington • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 338 Students
2. Howard Hathaway School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portsmouth • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 422 Students
3. Rockwell School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bristol Warren • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 264 Students
4. Hampden Meadows School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barrington • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 484 Students
5. Sowams Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barrington • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 257 Students
6. Primrose Hill School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barrington • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 375 Students
7. Pocasset School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tiverton • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 205 Students
8. Colt Andrews School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bristol Warren • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 300 Students
9. Hugh Cole School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bristol Warren • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 510 Students
10. Guiteras School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bristol Warren • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 234 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Bristol County, RI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Bristol County, RI has a total population of 50,793 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 54% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Bristol County, 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 Bristol County, RI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.46 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.32 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Bristol County, RI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Bristol County, 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 Bristol County, RI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Bristol County, RI
How many schools are in Bristol County, RI?
Bristol County, RI has 22 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 9,190 students in total.
How do schools in Bristol County perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in Bristol County score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Bristol County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Bristol County?
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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- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Bristol County
3 places in Bristol County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Barrington (6)
- Bristol (4)
- Warren (2)
School districts (2)
- Barrington (6 schools)
- Bristol Warren (6 schools)