For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 763 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 63% (versus the Rhode Island public middle school average of 27%), 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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Rhode Island public middle school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Barrington, RI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barrington Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
261 Middle Highway
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3160
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3160
Gr: 6-8 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Rhode Island public middle schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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