Westerly School District
School District · Westerly, Rhode Island
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,503
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,503
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Evaluating Westerly?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Westerly 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.
Westerly High School
Westerly · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
State Street School
Westerly · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Dunn's Corners School
Westerly · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Rhode Island rank
#15 of 38
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Rhode Island avg
Per-pupil spending
$26,503
+$5,826 vs Rhode Island median
District size
2,215 students
Typical than Rhode Island median
The short answer
Westerly ranks #15 of 38 Rhode Island districts by overall school rating. Westerly's schools with real test data average 7.1/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Westerly High School (8.9/10), State Street School (8.1/10), and Dunn's Corners School (7.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Westerly
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westerly High School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | State Street School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Dunn's Corners School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Westerly Middle School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Springbrook Elementary School | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Westerly
Westerly is a Westerly, Rhode Island school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 2,215 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.5:1. The district invests $26,503 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Westerly demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Westerly High School, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Westerly students show an average math proficiency of 47.9% and ELA proficiency of 59.0%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Westerly, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Westerly with test data.
Schools in Westerly
6 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Rhode Island
- City
- Westerly
- Total Enrollment
- 2,215
- Teachers (FTE)
- 210
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Westerly?
Westerly has 6 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 Westerly?
The average composite rating for Westerly is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Westerly?
Westerly spends $26,503 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Westerly?
The average student-teacher ratio in Westerly is 10.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Westerly?
Westerly High School is the highest-rated school in Westerly with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Westerly?
Across schools in Westerly with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Westerly compare to other districts in Rhode Island?
Westerly has an average school rating of 6.9/10 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
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 47.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.0%
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Compare Westerly 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)
- Barrington (6)
- Bristol Warren (6)
- East Greenwich (6)
- Lincoln (6)
- West Warwick (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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