Top Rankings
North Smithfield School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,640 students in North Smithfield School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island.
Public Schools in North Smithfield School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (RI)
# Schools
3 Schools
315 Schools
# Students
1,640 Students
134,720 Students
# Teachers
123 Teachers
10,603 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Smithfield School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 62 school districts in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#10 out of 63 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)54%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
31%
Graduation Rate
(22-23)87%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
11%
30%
% Black
2%
9%
% White
80%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,368 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,250. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,358 is less than the state median of $21,467. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$2,998 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$2,892 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,368
$22,250
Spending / Student
$18,358
$21,467
Best North Smithfield School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Smitfield High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
412 Greenville Road
North Smithfield, RI 02896
(401) 766-2500
North Smithfield, RI 02896
(401) 766-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 547 students
Rank: #22.
North Smithfield Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1850 Providence Pike
North Smithfield, RI 02896
(401) 597-6100
North Smithfield, RI 02896
(401) 597-6100
Grades: 5-8
| 492 students
Rank: #33.
North Smithfield Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2214 Providence Pike
North Smithfield, RI 02896
(401) 765-2260
North Smithfield, RI 02896
(401) 765-2260
Grades: PK-4
| 601 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Smithfield School District?
North Smithfield School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,640 students.
What is the rank of North Smithfield School District?
North Smithfield School District is ranked #10 out of 62 school districts in Rhode Island (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Rhode Island school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Smithfield School District?
80% of North Smithfield School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Smithfield School District?
North Smithfield School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What is North Smithfield School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,358 is less than the state median of $21,467. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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