For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 692 students in Westerly, RI.
The top-ranked public high school in Westerly, RI is Westerly High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westerly, RI public high school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Rhode Island public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Westerly have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public high schools.
Westerly, RI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Rhode Island average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Westerly High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Rhode Island or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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 Westerly, RI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Westerly, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Westerly, RI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Westerly, RI include Westerly High School.
How many public high schools are located in Westerly?
1 public high schools are located in Westerly.
What is the racial composition of students in Westerly?
Westerly public high schools minority enrollment is 21% 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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