Kent County Schools & Education
Kent County, Rhode Island
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
67/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
88.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 87.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,039
National avg $13,239
State avg $11,264
School Score
67/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 65/100
State Score Position
#3
of 5 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Kent County
Measured School Summary
Kent County performs at an average level with a school score of 67/100 and a solid graduation rate of 88.1%.
Funding Context
With $12,039 per pupil, Kent County has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 3% above the Rhode Island average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Kent County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
43 public schools and 5 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
67/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #3 of 5 Rhode Island counties with school score data.
Completion
88.1%
1.1 pts above the state average
Funding context
$12,039
$775 above the state average
School coverage
43
5 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Kent County has 43 public schools across 5 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Kent County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Mixed school landscape
Kent County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#3
of 5 Rhode Island counties with school score data. The county score is 2 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 95% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Warwick
Elementary to high school visible
7,860 students
19 listed schools in this county slice.
Coventry
Elementary to high school visible
4,215 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
West Warwick
Elementary to high school visible
3,491 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
East Greenwich
Elementary to high school visible
2,532 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Warwick is the largest listed district slice, with 19 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Kent County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Kent County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?
Education Overview
About Schools in Kent County, Rhode Island
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Robust System for 19,000 Students
Kent County supports a large-scale education network of 43 public schools managed by five distinct districts. The infrastructure includes 25 elementary schools, six middle schools, and nine high schools, providing comprehensive coverage for 19,057 students. This diverse system accommodates everything from early learning to specialized high school programs.
A Diverse Mix of City and Rural Campus Life
Kent County offers a varied educational environment with 19 city-based schools, 17 suburban schools, and seven rural campuses. Schools range from the massive Coventry High School with 1,301 students to smaller community elementary buildings, with an overall average size of 465 students. Families can choose between bustling city high schools or quiet, rural learning centers depending on their preference.
School Overview
Total Schools
43
in Kent County
Reported Enrollment
19,057
41 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
1
2% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Kent County
Warwick
GuideCoventry
GuideWest Warwick
GuideEast Greenwich
The Greene School
43 Public Schools in Kent County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 7 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 43 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coventry High School | Profile | Coventry | Coventry, 02816Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,301 |
| Toll Gate High School | Profile | Warwick | Warwick, 02886City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,188 |
| Pilgrim High School | Profile | Warwick | Warwick, 02888City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,147 |
| Warwick Veterans Middle School | Profile | Warwick | Warwick, 02889City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 1,102 |
| John F. Deering Middle | Profile | West Warwick | West Warwick, 02893Suburb: Large | 5–8 | Middle | 1,069 |
| West Warwick High School | Profile | West Warwick | West Warwick, 02893Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,047 |
| Alan Shawn Feinstein MS of Cov | Profile | Coventry | Coventry, 02816Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 974 |
| East Greenwich High | Record | East Greenwich | East Greenwich, 02818Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 737 |
| Winman Middle School | Record | Warwick | Warwick, 02886City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 725 |
| Archie R. Cole MS | Record | East Greenwich | East Greenwich, 02818Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 626 |
| Washington Oak School | Record | Coventry | Coventry, 02816Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 625 |
| John F. Horgan School | Record | West Warwick | West Warwick, 02893Suburb: Large | KG–4 | Primary | 467 |
| Exeter-West Greenwich Regional | Record | Exeter-West Greenwich | West Greenwich, 02817Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 453 |
| Greenbush Elementary School | Record | West Warwick | West Warwick, 02893Suburb: Large | KG–4 | Primary | 442 |
| Wakefield Hills El. School | Record | West Warwick | West Warwick, 02893Suburb: Large | PK–4 | Primary | 401 |
| Hopkins Hill School | Record | Coventry | Coventry, 02816Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 339 |
| Oakland Beach School | Record | Warwick | Warwick, 02889City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 330 |
| Western Coventry School | Record | Coventry | Coventry, 02816Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 330 |
| Meadowbrook Farms School | Record | East Greenwich | East Greenwich, 02818Suburb: Large | PK–2 | Primary | 325 |
| Blackrock School | Record | Coventry | Coventry, 02816Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 324 |
Coventry High School
Coventry
Coventry, 02816 / Suburb: Large
Toll Gate High School
Warwick
Warwick, 02886 / City: Small
Pilgrim High School
Warwick
Warwick, 02888 / City: Small
Warwick Veterans Middle School
Warwick
Warwick, 02889 / City: Small
John F. Deering Middle
West Warwick
West Warwick, 02893 / Suburb: Large
West Warwick High School
West Warwick
West Warwick, 02893 / Suburb: Large
Alan Shawn Feinstein MS of Cov
Coventry
Coventry, 02816 / Suburb: Large
Exeter-West Greenwich Regional
Exeter-West Greenwich
West Greenwich, 02817 / Rural: Fringe
Greenbush Elementary School
West Warwick
West Warwick, 02893 / Suburb: Large
Wakefield Hills El. School
West Warwick
West Warwick, 02893 / Suburb: Large
Meadowbrook Farms School
East Greenwich
East Greenwich, 02818 / Suburb: Large
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$12,039
State avg $11,264
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Schools in Kent County, Rhode Island — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Kent County, Rhode Island?
Kent County supports a large-scale education network of 43 public schools managed by five distinct districts. The infrastructure includes 25 elementary schools, six middle schools, and nine high schools, providing comprehensive coverage for 19,057 students. This diverse system accommodates everything from early learning to specialized high school programs.
What is the school experience like in Kent County?
Kent County offers a varied educational environment with 19 city-based schools, 17 suburban schools, and seven rural campuses. Schools range from the massive Coventry High School with 1,301 students to smaller community elementary buildings, with an overall average size of 465 students. Families can choose between bustling city high schools or quiet, rural learning centers depending on their preference.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.