East Greenwich School District
School District · East Greenwich, Rhode Island
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,521
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,521
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
How this district compares
Rhode Island rank
#17 of 38
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Rhode Island avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,695
$1,982 vs Rhode Island median
District size
2,521 students
Typical than Rhode Island median
The short answer
East Greenwich ranks #17 of 38 Rhode Island districts by overall school rating. East Greenwich's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Archie R. Cole MS (8.7/10), East Greenwich High (8.3/10), and James H. Eldredge School (7.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +2.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among East Greenwich schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in East Greenwich
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Archie R. Cole MS | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | East Greenwich High | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | James H. Eldredge School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Frenchtown School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Meadowbrook Farms School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 6 | George Hanaford School | 5.3 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About East Greenwich
East Greenwich is a East Greenwich, Rhode Island school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 2,521 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1. District-level spending was $18,695 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.8/10, East Greenwich demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Archie R. Cole MS, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, East Greenwich students show an average math proficiency of 66.4% and ELA proficiency of 72.5%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in East Greenwich, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in East Greenwich with test data.
Schools in East Greenwich
6 schoolsElementary Schools4
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Rhode Island
- City
- East Greenwich
- Total Enrollment
- 2,521
- Teachers (FTE)
- 191
- District spending per student
- $18,695NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 3.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in East Greenwich?
East Greenwich 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 East Greenwich?
The average composite rating for East Greenwich is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in East Greenwich?
East Greenwich's district-level spending was $18,695 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in East Greenwich?
The average student-teacher ratio in East Greenwich is 13.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in East Greenwich?
Archie R. Cole MS is the highest-rated school in East Greenwich with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in East Greenwich?
Across schools in East Greenwich with test data, the average math proficiency is 66.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 72.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does East Greenwich compare to other districts in Rhode Island?
East Greenwich has an average school rating of 6.8/10 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 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
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 66.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 72.5%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Compare East Greenwich 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)
- Barrington (6)
- Blackstone Valley Prep a Ri Mayoral Academy (6)
- Bristol Warren (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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