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Best Schools in Smithfield, RI
Smithfield, RI has 20 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 10 elementary) serving 10,559 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Smithfield meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Smithfield, RI
The top high schools in Smithfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Smitfield Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Smithfield • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 524 Students
2. Lincoln Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 976 Students
3. Ponaganset High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Foster-glocester • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 921 Students
4. Smithfield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smithfield • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 772 Students
5. Johnston Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 804 Students
Best Middle Schools in Smithfield, RI
The top middle schools in Smithfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Smithfield Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Smithfield • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 506 Students
2. Vincent J. Gallagher Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smithfield • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 537 Students
3. Ponaganset Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Foster-glocester • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 426 Students
4. Lincoln Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 778 Students
5. Nicholas A. Ferri Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 761 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Smithfield, RI
The top elementary schools in Smithfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lincoln Central Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 415 Students
2. North Smithfield Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Smithfield • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 573 Students
3. Fogarty Memorial
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glocester • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 336 Students
4. Raymond Laperche School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smithfield • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 330 Students
5. Pleasant View Elementary Schoo
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smithfield • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 533 Students
6. Old County Road School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smithfield • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 229 Students
7. Northern Lincoln Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 503 Students
8. Winsor Hill School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 384 Students
9. The Little Village Schoolhouse
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
The Little Village Schoolhouse • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 56 Students
10. Early Childhood Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston • Public • Grades KG • 195 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Smithfield, RI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Smithfield, RI has a total population of 14,485 with 36% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Smithfield, 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 Smithfield, RI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.68 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.60 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.08 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Smithfield, RI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Smithfield, 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 Smithfield, RI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Smithfield, RI
How many schools are in Smithfield, RI?
Smithfield, RI has 20 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 10,559 students in total.
How do schools in Smithfield perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in Smithfield score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Smithfield meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Smithfield?
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: 51%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Smithfield
5 of 5 schools in Smithfield carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 4
All 5 public schools we grade in Smithfield. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Other schools and academies (2)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.