For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 4,357 students in Washington County, RI. The top ranked public high schools in Washington County, RI are North Kingstown Sr. High School, South Kingstown High School and Narragansett High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, RI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Rhode Island public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Rhode Island public high schools.
Washington County, RI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Rhode Island average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Narragansett 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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Washington County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Kingstown Sr. High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
150 Fairway Drive
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 268-6236
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 268-6236
Grades: 9-12
| 1,294 students
Rank: #22.
South Kingstown High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
215 Columbia Street
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1000
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 735 students
Rank: #33.
Narragansett High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
245 South Pier Road
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 792-9400
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 792-9400
Grades: 9-12
| 427 students
Rank: #44.
Chariho High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
453 Switch Road
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 364-7778
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 364-7778
Grades: 9-12
| 1,012 students
Rank: #55.
Westerly High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23 Ward Avenue
Westerly, RI 02891
(401) 315-1501
Westerly, RI 02891
(401) 315-1501
Grades: 9-12
| 692 students
Rank: #66.
Block Island School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Block Island School, High Stre
Block Island, RI 02807
(401) 466-5600
Block Island, RI 02807
(401) 466-5600
Grades: 1-12
| 125 students
Rank: #77.
Chariho Alternative Learning A
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
455c Switch Road
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 315-2880
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 315-2880
Grades: 2-12
| 72 students
Rank: n/an/a
Chariho Career And Tech Center
Vocational School
459 Switch Road
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 364-6869
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 364-6869
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
15 Church Street
Bradford, RI 02808
(401) 348-2283
Bradford, RI 02808
(401) 348-2283
Grades: K-4
| 72 students
One Camp Ehuntee Place
Exeter, RI 02822
(401) 539-7775
Exeter, RI 02822
(401) 539-7775
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
301 Curtis Corner Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1333
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1333
Grades: 7-8
| 412 students
50 East Court
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 541-6340
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 541-6340
Grades: PK-3
| n/a students
93 Tower Street
Westerly, RI 02891
(401) 348-2715
Westerly, RI 02891
(401) 348-2715
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
453 Switch Road
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 539-2321
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 539-2321
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Independence Transition Academy (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
25 West Independence Way
Kingston, RI 02881
(401) 284-1559
Kingston, RI 02881
(401) 284-1559
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
635 Ocean Rd
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 789-1016
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 789-1016
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
1157 South Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1200
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1200
Grades: PK
| 78 students
1157 South Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 792-9679
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 792-9679
Grades: K-5
| 231 students
101 High Street
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1400
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1400
Grades: PK
| 61 students
99 Phillips Street
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 268-6560
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 268-6560
Grades: K-5
| 217 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Washington County, RI?
The top ranked public high schools in Washington County, RI include North Kingstown Sr. High School, South Kingstown High School and Narragansett High School. Washington County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Rhode Island.
How many public high schools are located in Washington County?
8 public high schools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Washington County include: North Kingstown Sr. High School vs. South Kingstown High School, Chariho High School vs. South Kingstown High School, Narragansett High School vs. South Kingstown High School
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