Excellent
#1 of 302 schools in RI
Top 1% in state
Barrington High School
High School · Barrington · Barrington, RI
A high school in Barrington, RI where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
220 Lincoln Avenue, Barrington, RI 02806
- Math 68% proficient (2022)
- Reading 83% proficient (2022)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Barrington High School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 76% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from RI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
6.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Barrington High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated775/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Barrington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$150,542
Median home value
$591,700
Median rent
$1,794/mo
College educated
71.7%
Homeownership
89%
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02806; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrews SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | 6–12 | 0.3 mi | 211 | Compare → |
| Barrington Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 184 | Compare → |
| Highlander Secondary Charter SCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | 7–12 | 2.4 mi | 335 | Compare → |
| St Mary Academy-bay ViewPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 3.8 mi | 402 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Barrington
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $18,258NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Barrington High School is listed in Barrington; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barrington High School
Barrington High School is a public high school in Barrington, RI, part of Barrington, serving approximately 1,101 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10 and ranks #1 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barrington High School
What grades does Barrington High School serve?
Barrington High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Barrington High School?
Barrington High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,101 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barrington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barrington High School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barrington High School rank in RI?
Barrington High School ranks #1 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Barrington High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Barrington High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Barrington High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barrington High School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Barrington High School a charter school?
No, Barrington High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Barrington High School a Title I school?
No, Barrington High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Barrington High School?
6.6% of students at Barrington High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,101
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 84
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bristol County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.5%
- Phone
- (401) 247-3150
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- Area population (ZIP 02806)
- 17,113
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02806; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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