For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,273 students in Bristol County, RI. The top ranked public high schools in Bristol County, RI are Barrington High School, Mt. Hope High School and Highlander Secondary Charter S. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bristol County, RI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Rhode Island public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Bristol County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Rhode Island public high schools.
Bristol County, RI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Rhode Island average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Barrington High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Rhode Island or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Bristol County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barrington High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
220 Lincoln Avenue
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3150
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3150
Gr: 9-12 | 1,101 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Mt. Hope High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
199 Chestnut Street
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-5980
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-5980
Gr: 9-12 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Highlander Secondary Charter S
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
360 Market Street
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 247-3585
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 247-3585
Gr: 7-12 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Bristol County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
220 High Street
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-5993
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-5993
Gr: K-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
570 Hope Street
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-5991
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-5991
Gr: K-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
790 South Main Street
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 247-3749
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 247-3749
Gr: 4-5 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
0395 Broadway
Prudence Island, RI 02872
(401) 683-3533
Prudence Island, RI 02872
(401) 683-3533
Gr: 1-4 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
235 High Street
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-5987
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-5987
Gr: K-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Bristol County, RI?
The top ranked public high schools in Bristol County, RI include Barrington High School, Mt. Hope High School and Highlander Secondary Charter S. Bristol County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Rhode Island.
How many public high schools are located in Bristol County?
3 public high schools are located in Bristol County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bristol County?
Bristol County public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Bristol County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Bristol County include: Mt. Hope High School vs. Barrington High School, Barrington High School vs. Mt. Hope High School
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