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5 schools in Smithfield

Rhode Island · 2,348 students · 1 city

Smithfield's public-school directory holds 5 campuses, serving about 2,348 K-12 students inside Rhode Island (an average of 470 per campus).

7-year change in Smithfield

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,348
-42 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
-1 (-17%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
82%
was 87%
% Hispanic
10%
was 7%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Smithfield High SchoolSmithfieldHigh09-12729
Pleasant View Elementary SchooSmithfieldElementaryKG-05552
Vincent J. Gallagher MiddleSmithfieldMiddle06-08502
Raymond LaPerche SchoolSmithfieldElementaryPK-05337
Old County Road SchoolSmithfieldElementaryKG-05228

About Smithfield

As an average-sized district in Rhode Island, Smithfield educates 2,348 students across 5 schools.

On the school-mix side, Smithfield is built around 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Smithfield has held roughly steady since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,390 students to 2,348. Over that span, Smithfield lost 1 school, going from 6 to 5. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 87% to 82% over the same window.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Smithfield discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Smithfield run?
Smithfield has 5 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 2,348 students in Rhode Island.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Smithfield?
Smithfield includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools.
What is the largest school in Smithfield?
Smithfield High School is the largest public school in Smithfield by enrollment, with approximately 729 students.
What grade levels does Smithfield serve?
Smithfield schools serve students from pre-K through grade 12, across 5 campuses.