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Best High Schools in Zip Code 02896

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School

532

Students

5-star school

Top rankedNorth Smitfield High School4^th of 60 Rhode Island high schools

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Summary:

The 02896 zip code is home to a single high school, North Smithfield High School, which has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Rhode Island. This exceptional institution serves students in grades 9-12 and is part of the North Smithfield school district.

North Smithfield High School is a standout performer, ranking 4th out of 60 high schools in the state for the 2024-2025 school year and maintaining a top 10 ranking for the past 3 years. The school is rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating excellent overall performance, and the North Smithfield school district is ranked 6th out of 60 districts in Rhode Island. With an 84.0% 4-year graduation rate, the school exceeds the state average, and its students excel on standardized tests, with 79.2% of 11th graders proficient or better in SAT English Language Arts and 47.6% proficient or better in SAT Math, significantly higher than the state averages.

The school's strong academic performance is further reflected in its lower-than-average percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (18.83%) and its higher-than-average spending per student ($17,566) and lower student-teacher ratio (12.7). These factors contribute to North Smithfield High School's reputation as an exceptional educational institution that is delivering outstanding results for its students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSAT10 English Language Arts (2025)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2025)	SAT English Language Arts (2025)	SAT Mathematics (2025)	NGSA Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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
North Smitfield High School	Public	9-12	412 Greenville Road	North Smithfield	02896	Providence County	North Smithfield	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 766-2500	532	44	12.0	24.8%	418 (78.6%)	16 (3.0%)	68 (12.8%)	11 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.6%)	90	4^th of 60 public high schools	93.3%		86	6^th of 61 public high schools	90.2%	2	76.3	50.8	79.2	47.6	61.6	$17,423	$363	$17,060

Cities Near Zip Code 02896

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
North Smithfield	0.92 mi	3	8^th
Woonsocket	2.1 mi	14	50^th
Harrisville	3.76 mi	5	38^th
Manville	4.34 mi	1	35^th
Cumberland	4.81 mi	13	29^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.

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