For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 502 students in Smithfield, RI.
The top-ranked public middle school in Smithfield, RI is Vincent J. Gallagher Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smithfield, RI public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Rhode Island public middle school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 30% statewide average). Middle schools in Smithfield have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Rhode Island public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public middle school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Smithfield, RI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vincent J. Gallagher Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10 Indian Run Trail
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 949-2056
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 949-2056
Gr: 6-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Smithfield, RI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Smithfield, RI include Vincent J. Gallagher Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Smithfield?
1 public middle schools are located in Smithfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Smithfield?
Smithfield public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public middle schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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