For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 4,357 students in Washington County, RI. The top-ranked public high schools in Washington County, RI are North Kingstown Sr. High School, South Kingstown High School and Narragansett High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, RI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Rhode Island public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Rhode Island public high schools.
Washington County, RI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Rhode Island average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chariho High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Rhode Island or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Washington County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Kingstown Sr. High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
150 Fairway Drive
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 268-6236
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 268-6236
Gr: 9-12 | 1,278 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
South Kingstown High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
215 Columbia Street
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1000
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Narragansett High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
245 South Pier Road
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 792-9400
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 792-9400
Gr: 9-12 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Chariho High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
453 Switch Road
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 364-7778
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 364-7778
Gr: 9-12 | 991 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Westerly High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
23 Ward Avenue
Westerly, RI 02891
(401) 315-1501
Westerly, RI 02891
(401) 315-1501
Gr: 9-12 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Block Island School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Block Island School, High Stre
Block Island, RI 02807
(401) 466-5600
Block Island, RI 02807
(401) 466-5600
Gr: K-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #77.
Chariho Alternative Learning A
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
455c Switch Road
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 315-2880
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 315-2880
Gr: 1-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Chariho Career And Tech Center
Vocational School
459 Switch Road
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 364-6869
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 364-6869
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Washington County, RI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Washington County, RI include North Kingstown Sr. High School, South Kingstown High School and Narragansett High School. Washington County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Rhode Island.
How many public high schools are located in Washington County?
8 public high schools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Washington County include: North Kingstown Sr. High School vs. South Kingstown High School, Narragansett High School vs. South Kingstown High School, Chariho High School vs. South Kingstown High School
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