Exeter-West Greenwich School District

940 Nooseneck Hill Road
West Greenwich, RI 02817
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Exeter-West Greenwich School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Rhode Island for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,529 students in Exeter-West Greenwich 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 Exeter-West Greenwich School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
5 Schools
312 Schools
# Students
1,529 Students
133,322 Students
# Teachers
123 Teachers
10,368 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Exeter-West Greenwich 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 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (RI)
#13 out of 62 school districts
(Top 30%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

44%
29%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

51%
33%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

46%
31%
92%
84.1%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
17%
32.4%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.65

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
1%

Showing 1995–2010. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
2%
3%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
7%
31%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
2%
9%

Showing 2011–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

% White
86%
50%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,597 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,325. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,627 is higher than the state median of $25,182. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (RI)
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$3,510 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$45 MM
$3,357 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$25,597
$26,325

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$29,627
$25,182

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Exeter-West Greenwich School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Exeter-west Greenwich Regional
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
930 Nooseneck Hill Road
West Greenwich, RI 02817
(401) 397-6893
Gr: 9-12 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Exeter-west Greenwich Reg. Junior
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
930 Nooseneck Hill Road
West Greenwich, RI 02817
(401) 397-6897
Gr: 7-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Metcalf School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
30 Nooseneck Hill Road
Exeter, RI 02822
(401) 397-3375
Gr: 2-6 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
859 Nooseneck Hill Road
West Greenwich, RI 02817
(401) 397-3771
Gr: PK | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Wawaloam School
100 Victory Highway
Exeter, RI 02822
(401) 295-8808
Gr: K-1 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Exeter-West Greenwich School District?
Exeter-West Greenwich School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,529 students.
What is the rank of Exeter-West Greenwich School District?
Exeter-West Greenwich School District is ranked #14 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Exeter-West Greenwich School District?
86% of Exeter-West Greenwich School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Exeter-West Greenwich School District?
Exeter-West Greenwich School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What is Exeter-West Greenwich School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,627 is higher than the state median of $25,182. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,529 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 92% (Top 30% in RI)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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