Barrington High School is a public high school located in Barrington, a town in Bristol County, Rhode Island. Barrington High School is the only high school of the Barrington Public Schools district, enrolling 1028 students in grades 9-12.
Serving 1,098 students in grades 9-12, Barrington High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,098 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in RI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Barrington High School's attendance zone covers the entire Barrington, RI school district, encompassing approximately 15.4 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 4.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barrington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Barrington High School's student population of 1,098 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,098 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1951
School Calendar
Campus Size
28 acres (11 ha)
School Rankings
Barrington High School ranks within the top 1% of all 287 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barrington High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2 out of 287 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
29%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
33%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
96%
84.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.6%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
9%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
American Bald Eagle (girls' Sports Are Denoted Lady Eaglets)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barrington High School's ranking?
Barrington High School is ranked #2 out of 287 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Barrington High School often compared to?
Barrington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mt. Hope High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% RI state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Barrington High School?
The graduation rate of Barrington High School is 96%, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 84.1%.
How many students attend Barrington High School?
1,098 students attend Barrington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Barrington High School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Barrington High School?
Barrington High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Barrington High School offer ?
Barrington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Barrington High School part of?
Barrington High School is part of Barrington School District.
School Reviews
3 10/10/2025
Barrington High School has lost its mind. It is a great school, where all honor classes were open to all. Any student could decide (with their parent's help) whether to take an honor class (or how many to take). The school committee monitored this and found that too few ... minority and socio-economically disadvantaged kids... were taking the honors classes, so they are now in the process of REMOVING ALL HONORS CLASSES. The honors students will be redistributed among the other classes and teachers will concentrate on getting the number of kids passing minimum grade proficiency up. Since the honors kids easily pass minimum grade proficiency, they will be ignored. Students and parents are understandably livid, and the school committee doesn't care. Don't MOVE HERE FOR THE SCHOOL, you don't know what will be there when your kids reach high school!!
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