For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 787 students in Bristol, RI.
The top-ranked public high school in Bristol, RI is Mt. Hope High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bristol, RI public high school have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Rhode Island public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Bristol have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Rhode Island public high schools.
Bristol, RI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Rhode Island average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mt. Hope High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Rhode Island or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Bristol, RI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Bristol, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
220 High Street
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-5993
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-5993
Gr: K-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
570 Hope Street
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-5991
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-5991
Gr: K-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
235 High Street
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-5987
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-5987
Gr: K-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Bristol, RI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Bristol, RI include Mt. Hope High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bristol?
1 public high schools are located in Bristol.
What is the racial composition of students in Bristol?
Bristol public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
What Makes an Elementary School Feel Supportive?
Discover what makes one elementary school more supportive than another, from teacher relationships and family communication to classroom attention, belonging, student services, leadership, routines, and responsive academic support systems.
Second School Tour: Questions Parents Forget to Ask
A second school tour can reveal what families miss initially. Learn which questions to ask about teachers, support, schedules, safety, communication, programs, and everyday student life before enrolling.
Attendance Policies Are Changing: Parent Guide 2026
Attendance policies are changing across public schools. Learn what parents should examine about absences, tardiness, interventions, flexibility, communication, and student support before choosing a school for their child today.