Best Rhode Island Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 2 blue ribbon public middle schools serving 1,404 students in Rhode Island.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Rhode Island are Barrington Middle School and Archie R. Cole MiddleSchool. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rhode Island blue ribbon public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Rhode Island public middle school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public middle school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Best Rhode Island Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barrington Middle School
Math: 54% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
261 Middle Highway
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3160
Grades: 6-8
| 797 students
Rank: #22.
Archie R. Cole MiddleSchool
Math: 39% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 Cedar Avenue
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 398-1333
Grades: 6-8
| 607 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Rhode Island?
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Rhode Island include Barrington Middle School and Archie R. Cole MiddleSchool.
How many blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Rhode Island?
2 blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Rhode Island.
What is the racial composition of students in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island blue ribbon public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public middle schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

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