North Smitfield High School

412 Greenville Road
North Smithfield, RI 02896
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 528 students in grades 9-12, North Smitfield High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 528 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in RI)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

North Smitfield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:

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Attribute

School Overview

North Smitfield High School's student population of 528 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
528 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

North Smitfield High School ranks within the top 20% of all 288 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Smitfield High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (RI)
#47 out of 288 schools
(Top 20%)
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35-39%
23%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Smitfield High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
60-64%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Smitfield High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
10%
29%
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Black
2%
9%
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White
82%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.32
This chart display the diversity score of North Smitfield High School and the public school average diversity score of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
85%
This chart display graduation rate of North Smitfield High School and public school graduation rate of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in North Smitfield High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Smitfield High School's ranking?
North Smitfield High School is ranked #47 out of 288 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are North Smitfield High School often compared to?
North Smitfield High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Smithfield High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% RI state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% RI state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Smitfield High School?
The graduation rate of North Smitfield High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 85%.
How many students attend North Smitfield High School?
528 students attend North Smitfield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of North Smitfield High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Smitfield High School?
North Smitfield High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does North Smitfield High School offer ?
North Smitfield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is North Smitfield High School part of?
North Smitfield High School is part of North Smithfield School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 528 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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