Smithfield

The Smithfield school district in Rhode Island consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district is known for delivering a high-quality education, with several standout schools that consistently perform at a high level.

Smithfield High School is a standout, ranking among the top 15-17 high schools in Rhode Island and earning a 4-star rating. It boasts strong test scores, with 67.4% of 11th graders proficient or better in SAT/English Language Arts and 27.3% proficient or better in SAT/Mathematics. The school also has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 84%. Raymond LaPerche School, an elementary school, also stands out, ranking among the top 27-34 elementary schools in the state and earning a 4-star rating. It has particularly strong performance in English Language Arts, with 58.8% of students proficient or better across all grades, compared to the district average of 51%.

The district's middle school, Vincent J. Gallagher Middle, is another high performer, ranking among the top 12-16 middle schools in Rhode Island and earning a 4-star rating. It has solid test scores, with 48.7% of students proficient or better in RICAS/English Language Arts and 48% proficient or better in RICAS/Mathematics across all grades. While the district's schools generally perform well, there is some variation in elementary school performance, with Old County Road School lagging behind the district averages.