Barrington School District
School District · Barrington, Rhode Island
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,258
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,258
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
How this district compares
Rhode Island rank
#6 of 38
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.4
above Rhode Island avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,258
$2,419 vs Rhode Island median
District size
3,309 students
Larger than Rhode Island median
About Barrington
Barrington is a Barrington, Rhode Island school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 3,309 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1. The district invests $18,258 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.7/10, Barrington is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Sowams Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Barrington students show an average math proficiency of 63.7% and ELA proficiency of 71.8%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Barrington, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Barrington with test data.
Schools in Barrington
6 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Rhode Island
- City
- Barrington
- Total Enrollment
- 3,309
- Teachers (FTE)
- 247
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Barrington?
Barrington has 6 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Barrington?
The average composite rating for Barrington is 7.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Barrington?
Barrington spends $18,258 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Barrington?
The average student-teacher ratio in Barrington is 13.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Barrington?
Sowams Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Barrington with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Barrington?
Across schools in Barrington with test data, the average math proficiency is 63.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 71.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Barrington compare to other districts in Rhode Island?
Barrington has an average school rating of 7.7/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Rhode Island by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 63.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 71.8%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in RI
Compare Barrington with neighboring districts in the state.
- Providence (39)
- Cranston (23)
- Warwick (19)
- Pawtucket (16)
- East Providence (12)
- Woonsocket (10)
- Cumberland (9)
- Chariho (8)
- Coventry (8)
- Johnston (8)
- North Kingstown (8)
- North Providence (8)
- Achievement First Rhode Island (7)
- Central Falls (7)
- Blackstone Valley Prep a Ri Mayoral Academy (6)
- Bristol Warren (6)
- East Greenwich (6)
- Lincoln (6)
- West Warwick (6)
- Westerly (6)
- Burrillville (5)
- Exeter-west Greenwich (5)
- Middletown (5)
- Scituate (5)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Rhode Island Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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