Rhode Island Schools & Education
School quality and education data for all 5 counties.
Avg Graduation Rate
87.0%
Avg Per-Pupil Spending
$11,264
Avg School Score
61/100
Total Schools
316
64 districts
State Overview
About Schools in Rhode Island
Rhode Island Matches National Graduation Benchmarks
Rhode Island maintains an 87% graduation rate, perfectly aligning with the national average despite spending significantly less per student. The state invests $11,264 per pupil, which sits roughly $1,700 below the national benchmark of $13,000.
Significant Achievement Gaps Across Five Counties
Educational outcomes vary widely across the state's five counties, with school scores ranging from a low of 54.8 in Providence to a high of 64.2 in Washington. While Bristol County leads the state with a 93.5% graduation rate, Providence County trails at 80.6%.
Efficient Spending Yields Above-Average School Scores
Rhode Island achieves a statewide school score of 61.1, surpassing the national median of 50.0 while maintaining lean budgets. The state demonstrates high efficiency, outperforming national quality benchmarks even with a per-pupil spend that is 13% lower than the U.S. average.
Washington, Kent, and Bristol Lead the State
Washington County claims the top spot with a 64.2 school score and a nearly 90% graduation rate. Kent County follows closely with the state's highest per-pupil investment of $12,039, while Bristol County delivers the highest graduation rate at 93.5%.
A Strong Choice for Focused Educational Value
Rhode Island offers a robust public education system where most counties exceed national performance medians. Families seeking the best outcomes should look toward Washington and Bristol counties, which provide the state's highest academic scores and graduation rates.
Top Performing School Counties
All Rhode Island Counties
| County | School Score |
|---|---|
| Washington County | 64/100 |
| Kent County | 63/100 |
| Bristol County | 63/100 |
| Newport County | 60/100 |
| Providence County | 55/100 |
— = data pending from NCES pipeline.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.