Best High Schools in Rhode Island

Rhode Island has 103 high schools with 54,948 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 Rhode Island score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Rhode Island underperform expectations.

1. Portsmouth High School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Portsmouth • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 796 Students

2. Seekonk High

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Seekonk • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 533 Students

3. North Kingstown Sr. High

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

North Kingstown • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1374 Students

4. East Greenwich High

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

East Greenwich • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 737 Students

5. 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

6. Joseph Case High

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Swansea • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 537 Students

7. Wheeler High School

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

North Stonington School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 343 Students

8. Chariho High School

B+

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Chariho • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1043 Students

9. South Kingstown High

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

South Kingstown • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 789 Students

10. 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

Best Middle Schools in Rhode Island

Rhode Island has 72 middle schools with 36,532 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 Rhode Island score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Rhode Island 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. Jamestown School-lawn

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jamestown • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 186 Students

3. Barrington Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Barrington • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 789 Students

4. Portsmouth Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Portsmouth • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 618 Students

5. 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

6. Davisville Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

North Kingstown • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 450 Students

7. Wickford Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

North Kingstown • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 359 Students

8. Curtis Corner Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

South Kingstown • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 412 Students

9. Archie R. Cole Ms

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

East Greenwich • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 626 Students

10. Chariho Regional Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Chariho • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 845 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Rhode Island

Rhode Island has 249 elementary schools with 70,938 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 Rhode Island score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Rhode Island underperform expectations.

1. Kingston Hill Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Kingston Hill Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 260 Students

2. Deans Mill School

A+

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Stonington School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 451 Students

3. Ashton School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cumberland • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 295 Students

4. Rockwell School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Bristol Warren • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 264 Students

5. 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

6. Hampden Meadows School

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Barrington • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 484 Students

7. George Hanaford School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

East Greenwich • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 263 Students

8. Hamilton School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

North Kingstown • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 423 Students

9. James H. Eldredge School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

East Greenwich • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 287 Students

10. Washington Oak School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Coventry • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 625 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Rhode Island

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

Community Factors

Rhode Island has a total population of 1,097,379 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Rhode Island

162,560

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

38%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Rhode Island.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A

14.34 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.99 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

12.35 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rhode Island.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,951 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

68 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Rhode Island Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Rhode Island

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Massachusetts

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Connecticut

  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
New Hampshire

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Vermont

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
New Jersey

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
New York

  • Actual Test Scores: 62%
  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Maine

  • Actual Test Scores: 79%
  • Projected Test Scores: 66%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Delaware

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Pennsylvania

  • Actual Test Scores: 53%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Maryland

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations