For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 826 students in Johnston, RI.
The top-ranked public high school in Johnston, RI is Johnston Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnston, RI public high school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Rhode Island public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Johnston have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public high schools.
Johnston, RI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Rhode Island average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Johnston Senior High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Rhode Island or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Johnston, RI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Johnston Senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
345 Cherry Hill Road
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 233-1920
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 233-1920
Gr: 9-12 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Johnston, RI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Johnston, RI include Johnston Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Johnston?
1 public high schools are located in Johnston.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnston?
Johnston public high schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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