Chariho

Chariho is a rural school district in Washington County, Rhode Island, serving 3,102 students across 8 schools including 4 elementary buildings, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The district experienced a 3.1% enrollment decline from the prior year, reflecting broader demographic trends in rural areas. With 257 teachers, Chariho maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12.1:1.

Academically, Chariho demonstrates performance above state benchmarks. Math proficiency stands at 44.7% compared to the state average of 33.2%, while reading proficiency reaches 50.6% against a state average of 39.4%. Chronic absenteeism is measured at 13.5%.

Financially, Chariho operates with a total budget of $65.5 million and per-pupil spending of $21,130, which is slightly below the state average of $22,238. The district's revenue structure relies heavily on local funding at 68.6%, with state contributions comprising 27.8% and federal funding accounting for 3.5%. This funding composition suggests significant dependence on local property tax revenue, which may warrant monitoring given the enrollment decline. The district's above-average academic performance relative to state metrics occurs within this funding environment characterized by modestly lower per-pupil investment than the state average.