For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 762 students in Barrington, RI. The top ranked public middle school in Barrington, RI is Barrington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barrington, RI public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Rhode Island public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 30% statewide average). Middle schools in Barrington have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Rhode Island public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public middle school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Barrington, RI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barrington Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
261 Middle Highway
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3160
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3160
Grades: 6-8
| 762 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Barrington, RI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Barrington, RI include Barrington Middle School. Barrington has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Rhode Island.
How many public middle schools are located in Barrington?
1 public middle schools are located in Barrington.
What is the racial composition of students in Barrington?
Barrington public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public middle schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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