For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,273 students in Bristol County, RI. The top-ranked public high schools in Bristol County, RI are Barrington High School, Mt. Hope High School and Highlander Secondary Charter S. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bristol County, RI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Rhode Island public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Bristol County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Rhode Island public high schools.
Bristol County, RI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Rhode Island average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Barrington High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Rhode Island or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Bristol County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barrington High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
220 Lincoln Avenue
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3150
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3150
Gr: 9-12 | 1,098 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Mt. Hope High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
199 Chestnut Street
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-5980
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-5980
Gr: 9-12 | 787 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Highlander Secondary Charter S
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
360 Market Street
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 247-3585
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 247-3585
Gr: 7-12 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Bristol County, RI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Bristol County, RI include Barrington High School, Mt. Hope High School and Highlander Secondary Charter S. Bristol County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Rhode Island.
How many public high schools are located in Bristol County?
3 public high schools are located in Bristol County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bristol County?
Bristol County public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Bristol County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Bristol County include: Mt. Hope High School vs. Barrington High School, Barrington High School vs. Mt. Hope High School
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