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Scituate

Rhode Island · Public School District
5
Schools
1,193
Students
$24,347
Per-Pupil Spend
+70% nat'l
11.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-40pp vs nat'l
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Scituate is a public school district in Rhode Island serving 1,193 students across 5 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $24,347 is above average for a US public school district. Only 12% 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 46/100.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Clayville SchoolPK–05142
Hope SchoolKG–05186
North Scituate SchoolKG–05226
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Scituate Middle School06–08265
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Scituate High School09–12374
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$24,347+70% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
16%
76%
State
15.5%
Local (property tax)
75.9%
Federal
8.6%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (76%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
5
Schools
1,193
Students
12%
Free Lunch
$24K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score46/100
StateRhode Island →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $24,347 per pupil — 70% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 12% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Scituate?
Scituate has 5 public schools, serving a total of 1,193 students.
What is the graduation rate for Scituate?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Scituate spend per student?
Scituate spends $24,347 per pupil — 70% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Scituate?
12% of students in Scituate qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Scituate?
No, Scituate does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Scituate serve?
Scituate serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Scituate?
The median opportunity score across schools in Scituate is 46/100. 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.