Top Rankings
Barrington School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,288 students in Barrington School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Rhode Island.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Barrington School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 33% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Barrington School District are Nayatt School, Barrington High School and Sowams Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Barrington School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Rhode Island.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (RI)
# Schools
6 Schools
315 Schools
# Students
3,288 Students
134,720 Students
# Teachers
246 Teachers
10,603 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Barrington School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 62 school districts in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1 out of 63 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
31%
Graduation Rate
96%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.65
# American Indian Students
2 Students
985 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
267 Students
4,367 Students
% Asian Students
8%
4%
# Hispanic Students
216 Students
40,594 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
30%
# Black Students
50 Students
12,033 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
2,548 Students
68,392 Students
% White Students
77%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
204 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
204 Students
6,910 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
56
3,327
# Students in K Grade:
210
9,279
# Students in 1st Grade:
217
9,614
# Students in 2nd Grade:
243
9,986
# Students in 3rd Grade:
253
9,591
# Students in 4th Grade:
207
9,843
# Students in 5th Grade:
239
9,898
# Students in 6th Grade:
239
9,834
# Students in 7th Grade:
261
10,061
# Students in 8th Grade:
262
10,135
# Students in 9th Grade:
254
10,883
# Students in 10th Grade:
260
11,105
# Students in 11th Grade:
307
10,987
# Students in 12th Grade:
280
10,177
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,963 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,250. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,666 is less than the state median of $21,467. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$2,998 MM
Spending
$61 MM
$2,892 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,963
$22,250
Spending / Student
$18,666
$21,467
Best Barrington School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nayatt School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
400 Nayatt Road
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3175
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3175
Grades: K-3
| 357 students
Rank: #22.
Barrington High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
220 Lincoln Avenue
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3150
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3150
Grades: 9-12
| 1,101 students
Rank: #33.
Sowams Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
364 Sowams Road
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3180
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3180
Grades: K-3
| 261 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Barrington Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
261 Middle Highway
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3160
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3160
Grades: 6-8
| 762 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Primrose Hill School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
60 Middle Highway
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3170
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3170
Grades: PK-3
| 361 students
Rank: #66.
Hampden Meadows School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
297 New Meadow Road
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3166
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3166
Grades: 4-5
| 446 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Barrington School District?
Barrington School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,288 students.
What is the rank of Barrington School District?
Barrington School District is ranked #1 out of 62 school districts in Rhode Island (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Rhode Island school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Barrington School District?
77% of Barrington School District students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Barrington School District?
Barrington School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What is Barrington School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,666 is less than the state median of $21,467. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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