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Chariho

Rhode Island · Public School District
7
Schools
3,082
Students
$21,455
Per-Pupil Spend
+50% nat'l
20.1%
Free Lunch Rate
-32pp vs nat'l
89.6%
Graduation Rate
+3.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Chariho is a public school district in Rhode Island serving 3,082 students across 7 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.6% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $21,455 is above average for a US public school district. Only 20% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Ashaway Elementary SchoolKG–04195
Charlestown Elementary SchoolKG–04237
Hope Valley Elementary SchoolPK–04293
Richmond Elementary SchoolKG–04405
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Chariho Regional Middle School05–08845
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Chariho High School09–121,043
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Chariho Alternative Learning AKG–1264
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,455+50% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
28%
66%
State
27.6%
Local (property tax)
66.0%
Federal
6.5%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (66%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
3,082
Students
20%
Free Lunch
$21K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.6%
Opportunity Score44/100
StateRhode Island →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
89.6% graduation rate — 3.1 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $21,455 per pupil — 50% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 20% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Chariho?
Chariho has 7 public schools, serving a total of 3,082 students.
What is the graduation rate for Chariho?
The graduation rate is 89.6%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Chariho spend per student?
Chariho spends $21,455 per pupil — 50% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Chariho?
20% of students in Chariho qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Chariho?
No, Chariho does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Chariho serve?
Chariho serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Chariho?
The median opportunity score across schools in Chariho is 44/100. 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.