For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,746 students in Bristol County, RI. The top-ranked public middle schools in Bristol County, RI are Barrington Middle School, Kickemuit Middle 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Rhode Island public middle school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 30% statewide average). Middle schools in Bristol County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Rhode Island public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public middle school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Bristol County (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%
Rank: #22.
Kickemuit Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
525 Child Street
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 245-2010
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 245-2010
Gr: 6-8 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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 middle schools in Bristol County, RI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bristol County, RI include Barrington Middle School, Kickemuit Middle 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 middle schools are located in Bristol County?
3 public middle schools are located in Bristol County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bristol County?
Bristol County public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public middle schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Bristol County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Bristol County include: Kickemuit Middle School vs. Barrington Middle School, Barrington Middle School vs. Kickemuit Middle School
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