For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 4,673 students in Kent County, RI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kent County, RI are Archie R. Cole Middle School, Exeter-west Greenwich Reg. Junior and Alan Shawn Feinstein Middle School Of Cov. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kent County, RI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Rhode Island public middle school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 30% statewide average). Middle schools in Kent County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public middle school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Kent County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Archie R. Cole Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Cedar Avenue
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 398-1333
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 398-1333
Gr: 6-8 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Exeter-west Greenwich Reg. Junior
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
930 Nooseneck Hill Road
West Greenwich, RI 02817
(401) 397-6897
West Greenwich, RI 02817
(401) 397-6897
Gr: 7-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Alan Shawn Feinstein Middle School Of Cov
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15 Foster Drive
Coventry, RI 02816
(401) 822-9426
Coventry, RI 02816
(401) 822-9426
Gr: 6-8 | 944 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Winman Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
575 Centerville Road
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 734-3375
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 734-3375
Gr: 6-8 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Warwick Veterans Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2401 West Shore Road
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 734-3200
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 734-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,059 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
John F. Deering Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2 Webster Knight Drive
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 822-8445
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 822-8445
Gr: 5-8 | 976 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Kent County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
789 Post Road
Warwick, RI 02888
(401) 734-3500
Warwick, RI 02888
(401) 734-3500
Gr: 7-8 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
1675 Flat River Road
Coventry, RI 02816
(401) 822-9466
Coventry, RI 02816
(401) 822-9466
Gr: 6-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
325 Miantonomo Drive
Warwick, RI 02888
(401) 734-3340
Warwick, RI 02888
(401) 734-3340
Gr: K-6 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
69 Draper Avenue
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 734-3350
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 734-3350
Gr: 7-8 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
61 Hoxsie Avenue
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 734-3455
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 734-3455
Gr: K-6 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
51 Draper Avenue
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 734-3440
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 734-3440
Gr: 4 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
46 Pettine Street
Coventry, RI 02816
(401) 822-9470
Coventry, RI 02816
(401) 822-9470
Gr: K-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
225 Potowomut Road
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 734-3545
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 734-3545
Gr: 1-6 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
110 Sherwood Avenue
Warwick, RI 02888
(401) 734-3515
Warwick, RI 02888
(401) 734-3515
Gr: K-6 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
2401 West Shore Road
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 734-3200
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 734-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
50 Child Lane
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 734-3575
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 734-3575
Gr: K-6 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Kent County, RI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kent County, RI include Archie R. Cole Middle School, Exeter-west Greenwich Reg. Junior and Alan Shawn Feinstein Middle School Of Cov.
How many public middle schools are located in Kent County?
6 public middle schools are located in Kent County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kent County?
Kent County public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public middle schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Kent County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Kent County include: Exeter-west Greenwich Reg. Junior vs. Winman Middle School, Winman Middle School vs. Exeter-west Greenwich Reg. Junior
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