Top Rankings
Barrington School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,354 students in Barrington School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Rhode Island.
Public Schools in Barrington School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 35% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Barrington School District are Barrington High School, Nayatt School and Sowams Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Barrington School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Rhode Island.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (RI)
# Schools
6 Schools
315 Schools
# Students
3,354 Students
136,864 Students
# Teachers
233 Teachers
10,636 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Barrington School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 60 school districts in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1 out of 61 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
36%
Graduation Rate
97%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.63
# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,116 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
249 Students
4,445 Students
% Asian Students
7%
3%
# Hispanic Students
166 Students
39,142 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
29%
# Black Students
55 Students
12,121 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
2,693 Students
72,786 Students
% White Students
80%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
198 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
188 Students
6,757 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
42
2,819
# Students in K Grade:
220
9,683
# Students in 1st Grade:
247
9,584
# Students in 2nd Grade:
204
9,820
# Students in 3rd Grade:
239
9,849
# Students in 4th Grade:
240
9,932
# Students in 5th Grade:
246
10,050
# Students in 6th Grade:
258
10,135
# Students in 7th Grade:
262
10,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
277
10,674
# Students in 9th Grade:
321
12,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
275
10,736
# Students in 11th Grade:
278
10,551
# Students in 12th Grade:
245
10,617
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,590 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,901. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,299 is less than the state median of $21,130. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$2,998 MM
Spending
$61 MM
$2,892 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,590
$21,901
Spending / Student
$18,299
$21,130
Best Barrington School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Barrington High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
220 Lincoln Avenue
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3150
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3150
Grades: 9-12
| 1,119 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Nayatt School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 Nayatt Road
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3175
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3175
Grades: K-3
| 353 students
Rank: #33.
Sowams Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
364 Sowams Road
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3180
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3180
Grades: K-3
| 268 students
Rank: #44.
Barrington Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
261 Middle Highway
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3160
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3160
Grades: 6-8
| 797 students
Rank: #55.
Primrose Hill School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
60 Middle Highway
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3170
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3170
Grades: PK-3
| 331 students
Rank: #66.
Hampden Meadows School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
297 New Meadow Road
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3166
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3166
Grades: 4-5
| 486 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Barrington School District?
Barrington School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,354 students.
What is the rank of Barrington School District?
Barrington School District is ranked #1 out of 60 school districts in Rhode Island (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Rhode Island school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Barrington School District?
80% of Barrington School District students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Barrington School District?
Barrington School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What is Barrington School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,299 is less than the state median of $21,130. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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