Best High Schools in Providence County, RI

Providence County, RI has 70 high schools with 39,528 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Providence County score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Providence County underperform expectations.

1. Seekonk High

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Seekonk • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 533 Students

2. Barrington High School

A-

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Barrington • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1139 Students

3. Classical High School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Providence • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1113 Students

4. Cumberland High School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cumberland • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1446 Students

5. North Smitfield Hs

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

North Smithfield • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 524 Students

6. Blackstone Millville Rhs

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Blackstone-millville • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 396 Students

7. Lincoln Senior High School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lincoln • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 976 Students

8. Cranston High School West

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Cranston • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1715 Students

9. Ponaganset High School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Foster-glocester • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 921 Students

10. Smithfield High School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Smithfield • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 772 Students

Best Middle Schools in Providence County, RI

Providence County, RI has 49 middle schools with 24,144 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Providence County score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Providence County don't meet expectations.

1. North Cumberland Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cumberland • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 635 Students

2. Barrington Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Barrington • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 789 Students

3. Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Seekonk • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 490 Students

4. North Smithfield Ms

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

North Smithfield • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 506 Students

5. Hope Highlands Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cranston • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 357 Students

6. Robert J. Coelho Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Attleboro • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 573 Students

7. Lincoln Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lincoln • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 778 Students

8. Vincent J. Gallagher Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Smithfield • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 537 Students

9. Scituate Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Scituate • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 265 Students

10. Ponaganset Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Foster-glocester • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 426 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Providence County, RI

Providence County, RI has 152 elementary schools with 45,840 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Providence County score 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Providence County don't meet expectations.

1. Ashton School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cumberland • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 295 Students

2. Mildred Aitken School

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Seekonk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 579 Students

3. Clayville School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Scituate • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 142 Students

4. Community School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Cumberland • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 654 Students

5. George R Martin

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Seekonk • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 456 Students

6. Lincoln Central Elem.

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Lincoln • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 415 Students

7. Fogarty Memorial

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Glocester • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 336 Students

8. West Glocester Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Glocester • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 239 Students

9. Capt. Isaac Paine El. School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Foster • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 221 Students

10. Oak Lawn School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Cranston • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 271 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Providence County, RI

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Providence County, RI has a total population of 660,741 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Providence County, RI

109,590

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

33%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Providence County, RI.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

15.98 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

2.31 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

13.67 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Providence County, RI.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Providence County, RI.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,982 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

66 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Providence County, RI Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
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