Best High Schools in Zip Code 02857

Summary:

The 02857 zip code in Rhode Island is home to two high schools: Ponaganset High School and Scituate High School. Based on the available data, Ponaganset High School appears to be the standout school in this area, consistently outperforming Scituate High School and the state averages across various academic metrics.

Ponaganset High School has ranked higher than Scituate High School in the statewide SchoolDigger rankings, placing 14th out of 61 Rhode Island high schools for the 2023-2024 school year. Ponaganset's test scores, including SAT, PSAT, and NGSA science exams, are generally higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, Ponaganset has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively more affluent student population, and a higher student-teacher ratio, suggesting more resources per student.

While Scituate High School spends more per student ($19,274) compared to Ponaganset High School ($15,940), Ponaganset appears to be achieving better academic outcomes. This suggests that factors beyond just funding, such as school leadership, curriculum, and teaching quality, play a significant role in a school's performance. Overall, the data highlights the differences between these two high schools and provides valuable insights into the factors that can influence a school's academic performance and student outcomes.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT10 English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2024)	SAT English Language Arts (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	NGSA Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT10 English Language Arts 10th Grade	PSAT10 Mathematics 10th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	NGSA Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ponaganset High School	Public	9-12	137 Anan Wade Road	North Scituate	02857	Providence County	Foster-Glocester	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 710-7500	900	70	12.8	14.2%	802 (89.1%)	5 (0.6%)	54 (6.0%)	7 (0.8%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.1%)	71.3	14^th of 61 public high schools	77.0%		80.3	10^th of 60 public high schools	83.3%	4	76.6	30.2	66.7	32.1	37.8	$15,940	$519	$15,421
Scituate High School	Public	9-12	94 Trimtown Road	North Scituate	02857	Providence County	Scituate	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 647-4120	371	37	10.0	13.7%	352 (94.9%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.8%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	64.8	17^th of 61 public high schools	72.1%		72.8	17^th of 60 public high schools	71.7%		67.1	22.4	63.0	30.0	40.0	$19,274	$674	$18,600

Cities Near Zip Code 02857

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
North Scituate	1.24 mi	6	22^nd
Clayville	4.52 mi	1	21^st
Johnston	4.82 mi	8	44^th
Foster	4.89 mi	1	43^rd
Smithfield	5.99 mi	5	24^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Rhode Island Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.