Top Rankings
Chariho School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,993 students in Chariho School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Rhode Island.
Public Schools in Chariho School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
8 Schools
315 Schools
# Students
2,993 Students
134,720 Students
# Teachers
253 Teachers
10,603 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Chariho School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 62 school districts in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#20 out of 63 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
31%
Graduation Rate
87%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.65
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
4%
30%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
89%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,695 is higher 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 $21,900 is higher than the state median of $21,467. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$68 MM
$2,998 MM
Spending
$66 MM
$2,892 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,695
$22,250
Spending / Student
$21,900
$21,467
Best Chariho School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ashaway Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12a Hillside Avenue
Ashaway, RI 02804
(401) 377-2211
Ashaway, RI 02804
(401) 377-2211
Grades: K-4
| 195 students
Rank: #22.
Charlestown Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
363 Carolina Back Road
Charlestown, RI 02813
(401) 364-7716
Charlestown, RI 02813
(401) 364-7716
Grades: K-4
| 250 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Hope Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15 Thelma Drive
Hope Valley, RI 02832
(401) 539-2321
Hope Valley, RI 02832
(401) 539-2321
Grades: PK-4
| 280 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Richmond Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
190 Kingstown Road
Wyoming, RI 02898
(401) 539-2441
Wyoming, RI 02898
(401) 539-2441
Grades: K-4
| 373 students
Rank: #55.
Chariho High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
453 Switch Road
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 364-7778
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 364-7778
Grades: 9-12
| 1,012 students
Rank: #66.
Chariho Regional Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
455b Switch Road
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 364-0651
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 364-0651
Grades: 5-8
| 811 students
Rank: #77.
Chariho Alternative Learning A
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
455c Switch Road
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 315-2880
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 315-2880
Grades: 2-12
| 72 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chariho School District?
Chariho School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,993 students.
What is the rank of Chariho School District?
Chariho School District is ranked #18 out of 62 school districts in Rhode Island (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Rhode Island school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chariho School District?
89% of Chariho School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chariho School District?
Chariho School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What is Chariho School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,900 is higher than the state median of $21,467. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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