Smithfield School District
School District · Smithfield, Rhode Island
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,402
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,402
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
How this district compares
Rhode Island rank
#7 of 38
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.3
above Rhode Island avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,187
$2,490 vs Rhode Island median
District size
2,402 students
Typical than Rhode Island median
The short answer
Smithfield ranks #7 of 38 Rhode Island districts by overall school rating. Smithfield's schools with real test data average 7.7/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Old County Road School (8.9/10), Raymond Laperche School (8.1/10), and Vincent J. Gallagher Middle (7.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +7.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Smithfield schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Smithfield
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old County Road School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Raymond Laperche School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Vincent J. Gallagher Middle | 7.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Pleasant View Elementary Schoo | 7.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Smithfield High School | 6.7 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Smithfield
Smithfield is a Smithfield, Rhode Island school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 2,402 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1. District-level spending was $18,187 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.7/10, Smithfield is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Old County Road School, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Smithfield students show an average math proficiency of 49.2% and ELA proficiency of 60.3%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Smithfield, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Smithfield with test data.
Schools in Smithfield
5 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Rhode Island
- City
- Smithfield
- Total Enrollment
- 2,402
- Teachers (FTE)
- 190
- District spending per student
- $18,187NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Smithfield?
Smithfield 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 Smithfield?
The average composite rating for Smithfield is 7.7/10. 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 Smithfield?
Smithfield's district-level spending was $18,187 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 Smithfield?
The average student-teacher ratio in Smithfield is 12.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Smithfield?
Old County Road School is the highest-rated school in Smithfield with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Smithfield?
Across schools in Smithfield with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Smithfield compare to other districts in Rhode Island?
Smithfield has an average school rating of 7.7/10 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
- 7.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.3%
How we rate schools
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Compare Smithfield 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)
- East Greenwich (6)
- Lincoln (6)
- West Warwick (6)
- Westerly (6)
- Burrillville (5)
- Exeter-West Greenwich (5)
- Middletown (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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