For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 805 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 22% (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 82%, which is less than the Rhode Island average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Johnston Senior High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Rhode Island or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Johnston, RI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Johnston Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
345 Cherry Hill Road
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 233-1920
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 233-1920
Grades: 9-12
| 805 students
Johnston, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7 Waveland Street
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 831-2653
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 831-2653
Grades: 1-5
| 151 students
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 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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