Burrillville School District
School District · Harrisville, Rhode Island
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,092
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,092
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Evaluating Burrillville?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Burrillville as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Burrillville High School
Harrisville · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Steere Farm Elementary School
Pascoag · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Burrillville Middle School
Harrisville · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Rhode Island rank
#34 of 38
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Rhode Island avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,092
$1,585 vs Rhode Island median
District size
2,037 students
Typical than Rhode Island median
The short answer
Burrillville ranks #34 of 38 Rhode Island districts by overall school rating. Burrillville's schools with real test data average 5.1/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Burrillville High School (7.9/10), Steere Farm Elementary School (4.3/10), and Burrillville Middle School (4.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Burrillville
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burrillville High School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Steere Farm Elementary School | 4.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Burrillville Middle School | 4.2 / 10 |
| 4 | William Callahan School | 4.2 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Burrillville
Burrillville is a Harrisville, Rhode Island school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 2,037 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.3:1. The district invests $19,092 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.4/10, Burrillville demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Burrillville High School, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Burrillville students show an average math proficiency of 33.0% and ELA proficiency of 47.3%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Burrillville, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Burrillville with test data.
Schools in Burrillville
5 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Rhode Island
- City
- Harrisville
- Total Enrollment
- 2,037
- Teachers (FTE)
- 165
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Burrillville?
Burrillville has 5 schools in total — 3 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 Burrillville?
The average composite rating for Burrillville is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Burrillville?
Burrillville spends $19,092 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Burrillville?
The average student-teacher ratio in Burrillville is 12.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Burrillville?
Burrillville High School is the highest-rated school in Burrillville with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Burrillville?
Across schools in Burrillville with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Burrillville compare to other districts in Rhode Island?
Burrillville has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 5 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 33.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.3%
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Compare Burrillville with neighboring districts in the state.
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- 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)
- Barrington (6)
- Bristol Warren (6)
- East Greenwich (6)
- Lincoln (6)
- West Warwick (6)
- Westerly (6)
- 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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