For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,833 students in Cumberland, RI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Cumberland, RI are Cumberland High School and Blackstone Valley Prep High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cumberland, RI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Rhode Island public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Cumberland have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public high schools.
Cumberland, RI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Rhode Island average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Blackstone Valley Prep 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 29% 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 Cumberland, RI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cumberland High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2600 Mendon Road
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 658-2600
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 658-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,428 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Blackstone Valley Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
65 Macondray St.
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 405-0320
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 405-0320
Gr: 9-12 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cumberland, RI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cumberland, RI include Cumberland High School and Blackstone Valley Prep High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cumberland?
2 public high schools are located in Cumberland.
What is the racial composition of students in Cumberland?
Cumberland public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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