Barrington

Barrington is a suburban school district in Bristol County, Rhode Island, serving 3,405 students across six schools: four elementary buildings, one middle school, and one high school. The district experienced modest enrollment growth of 0.8% in the prior year, indicating relative stability. With 237 teachers and a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1, class sizes align closely with state norms.

Academic performance substantially exceeds state benchmarks. Math proficiency stands at 61.9% compared to the Rhode Island average of 33.2%, while reading proficiency reaches 70.6% against a state average of 39.4%. Chronic absenteeism is reported at 7.9%, indicating manageable attendance challenges.

The district operates with notably lower per-pupil spending than the state average, allocating $18,025 per student compared to Rhode Island's $22,238 average. This spending differential reflects a revenue structure heavily dependent on local sources: 77.9% of the total $61.4 million budget derives from local funding, while state funds account for 18.3% and federal contributions represent 3.7%. This composition suggests Barrington relies significantly on local property taxes and community resources while receiving below-average state education funding support relative to district performance outcomes.