Total enrollment
3,267
-102 (-3%) vs SY 2020-21
6 schools in Barrington
Rhode Island · 3,267 students · 1 city
Whether you are tracking a high school, middle school, or elementary school, Barrington's 6 public K-12 schools collectively enroll about 3,267 students (4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
4-year change in Barrington
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Barrington ranks
Among districts| Measure | This district | In Rhode Island | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3,267 | #12 of 37 | #2,974 of 9,234 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 6 | #15 of 37 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.2:1 | #25 of 37 | #3,320 of 9,044 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 11.9% | #37 of 37 | #7,882 of 8,164 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 40.8% | #16 of 31 | #3,929 of 6,853 |
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Inside Barrington
Since 2017-18, the 6 district schools that reported both years went from 3,337 to 3,267 students (down 2%) and from 228 to 248 full-time teachers (up 9%), as of 2024-25.
Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington High School | Barrington | High | 09-12 | 1,098 |
| Barrington Middle School | Barrington | Middle | 06-08 | 763 |
| Hampden Meadows School | Barrington | Elementary | 04-05 | 471 |
| Nayatt School | Barrington | Elementary | KG-03 | 356 |
| Primrose Hill School | Barrington | Elementary | PK-03 | 329 |
| Sowams Elementary School | Barrington | Elementary | KG-03 | 250 |
About Barrington
Barrington is a moderately sized public-school district in Rhode Island. The district operates 6 schools and teaches approximately 3,267 students.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Barrington spans 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.
On a per-school basis, Barrington runs about 545 students per school, 24% above the state mean of roughly 439.
Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,267 students, contracted 3% from the 3,369 reported in SY 2020-21.
On allk12, the community for Barrington discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.