Best Schools in Kent County, RI
Kent County, RI has 68 public schools (10 high, 8 middle, 43 elementary) serving 26,713 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Kent County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Kent County, RI
The top high schools in Kent 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. East Greenwich High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Greenwich • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 737 Students
3. Mt. Hope High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bristol Warren • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 879 Students
4. Exeter-west Greenwich Regional
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Exeter-west Greenwich • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 453 Students
5. The Greene School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
The Greene School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 199 Students
6. Scituate High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scituate • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 374 Students
7. Coventry High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coventry • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1301 Students
8. Pilgrim High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Warwick • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1147 Students
9. Toll Gate High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Warwick • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1188 Students
10. West Warwick High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Warwick • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1047 Students
Best Middle Schools in Kent County, RI
The top middle schools in Kent 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. Archie R. Cole Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Greenwich • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 626 Students
3. Exeter-west Greenwich Reg. Jr.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Exeter-west Greenwich • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 238 Students
4. Scituate Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scituate • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 265 Students
5. Alan Shawn Feinstein Ms Of Cov
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coventry • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 974 Students
6. Winman Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Warwick • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 725 Students
7. Warwick Veterans Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Warwick • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1102 Students
8. John F. Deering Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Warwick • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1069 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Kent County, RI
The top elementary schools in Kent County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. James H. Eldredge School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Greenwich • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 287 Students
2. Washington Oak School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coventry • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 625 Students
3. George Hanaford School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Greenwich • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 263 Students
4. Scott School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Warwick • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 207 Students
5. Hope School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scituate • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 186 Students
6. Metcalf School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Exeter-west Greenwich • Public • Grades 2 - 6 • 581 Students
7. Tiogue School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coventry • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 322 Students
8. Park School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Warwick • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 215 Students
9. Wyman School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Warwick • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 293 Students
10. Norwood School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Warwick • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 240 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Kent County, RI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Kent County, RI has a total population of 170,363 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Kent 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 Kent County, RI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.71 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.45 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.25 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kent County, RI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kent 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 Kent County, RI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Kent County, RI
How many schools are in Kent County, RI?
Kent County, RI has 68 public schools: 10 high schools, 8 middle schools and 43 elementary schools, serving 26,713 students in total.
How do schools in Kent County perform on state tests?
On average, 68 schools in Kent County score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Kent County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Kent 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: 53%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Kent County
5 places in Kent County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Warwick (18)
- Coventry (6)
- East Greenwich (6)
- West Warwick (6)
- West Greenwich (4)
School districts (5)
- Warwick (18 schools)
- Coventry (7 schools)
- East Greenwich (6 schools)
- West Warwick (6 schools)
- Exeter-West Greenwich (5 schools)