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Barrington

Rhode Island · Public School District
6
Schools
3,382
Students
$19,107
Per-Pupil Spend
+33% nat'l
6.7%
Free Lunch Rate
-46pp vs nat'l
95.0%
Graduation Rate
+8.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Barrington is a public school district in Rhode Island serving 3,382 students across 6 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,107 is above average for a US public school district. Only 7% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 54/100.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Hampden Meadows School04–05484
Nayatt SchoolKG–03338
Primrose Hill SchoolPK–03375
Sowams Elementary SchoolKG–03257
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Barrington Middle School06–08789
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Barrington High School09–121,139
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,107+33% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
20%
75%
State
19.6%
Local (property tax)
75.0%
Federal
5.4%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (75%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
6
Schools
3,382
Students
7%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.0%
Opportunity Score54/100
StateRhode Island →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.0% graduation rate — 8.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $19,107 per pupil — 33% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 7% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Barrington?
Barrington has 6 public schools, serving a total of 3,382 students.
What is the graduation rate for Barrington?
The graduation rate is 95.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Barrington spend per student?
Barrington spends $19,107 per pupil — 33% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Barrington?
7% of students in Barrington qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Barrington?
No, Barrington does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Barrington serve?
Barrington serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Barrington?
The median opportunity score across schools in Barrington is 54/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.