Top Rankings
Bristol Warren School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,627 students in Bristol Warren School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Rhode Island.
Public Schools in Bristol Warren School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (RI)
# Schools
6 Schools
312 Schools
# Students
2,627 Students
133,322 Students
# Teachers
203 Teachers
10,368 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bristol Warren School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 62 school districts in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#16 out of 62 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
31%
Graduation Rate
95%
84.1%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)26.5%
32.4%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
8%
31%
% Black
2%
9%
% White
82%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,877 is higher than the state median of $22,483. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,488 is higher than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$65 MM
$2,998 MM
Spending
$62 MM
$2,892 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,877
$22,483
Spending / Student
$23,488
$21,692
Best Bristol Warren School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rockwell School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1225 Hope Street
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-5930
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-5930
Gr: K-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Guiteras School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35 Washington Street
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-5932
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-5932
Gr: 2-5 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Colt Andrews School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
570-574 Hope Street
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-5987
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-5987
Gr: K-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Mt. Hope High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
199 Chestnut Street
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-5980
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-5980
Gr: 9-12 | 787 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Kickemuit Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
525 Child Street
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 245-2010
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 245-2010
Gr: 6-8 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Hugh Cole School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Asylum Road
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 245-1460
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 245-1460
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bristol Warren School District?
Bristol Warren School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,627 students.
What is the rank of Bristol Warren School District?
Bristol Warren School District is ranked #16 out of 62 school districts in Rhode Island (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Rhode Island school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bristol Warren School District?
82% of Bristol Warren School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% 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 Bristol Warren School District?
Bristol Warren School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What is Bristol Warren School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,488 is higher than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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