Cumberland

The Cumberland school district in Rhode Island consists of 9 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district is home to several standout schools, such as Community School, which is ranked #2 out of 167 Rhode Island elementary schools and has received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past 3 years. Another top performer is North Cumberland Middle, which is ranked #2 out of 64 Rhode Island middle schools and has also earned a 5-star rating.

The Cumberland school district generally outperforms the state averages on standardized tests, with 64.3% of 11th graders at Cumberland High School proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 49.1%. In math, 36.9% of 11th graders were proficient, compared to 25.3% statewide. However, the free/reduced lunch rates vary widely across the schools, from a low of 4.89% at Community School to a high of 41.49% at B.F. Norton Elementary.

Within the elementary school group, Community School, Ashton School, and John J. McLaughlin Cumberland stand out as the highest-performing, with strong test scores and low free/reduced lunch rates. The two middle schools in Cumberland also have very different performance levels, with North Cumberland Middle being a top-ranked school, while Joseph L. McCourt Middle School is ranked 24th out of 64 Rhode Island middle schools.