Chariho School District

455a Switch Road
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Chariho School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Rhode Island for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,993 students in Chariho School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Rhode Island.
Public Schools in Chariho School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (RI)
# Schools
8 Schools
315 Schools
# Students
2,993 Students
134,720 Students
# Teachers
253 Teachers
10,603 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Chariho School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 62 school districts in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (RI)
#20 out of 63 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Chariho  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chariho  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chariho  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Chariho  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
87%
83%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Chariho  School District and public school graduation rate of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.65
# American Indian Students
40 Students
985 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
4,367 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
127 Students
40,594 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
30%
# Black Students
19 Students
12,033 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
2,664 Students
68,392 Students
% White Students
89%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
204 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
130 Students
6,910 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
93
3,327
# Students in K Grade:
189
9,279
# Students in 1st Grade:
195
9,614
# Students in 2nd Grade:
230
9,986
# Students in 3rd Grade:
177
9,591
# Students in 4th Grade:
221
9,843
# Students in 5th Grade:
202
9,898
# Students in 6th Grade:
204
9,834
# Students in 7th Grade:
226
10,061
# Students in 8th Grade:
197
10,135
# Students in 9th Grade:
284
10,883
# Students in 10th Grade:
280
11,105
# Students in 11th Grade:
261
10,987
# Students in 12th Grade:
234
10,177
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,695 is higher than the state median of $22,250. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,900 is higher than the state median of $21,467. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (RI)
Total Revenue
$68 MM
$2,998 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Chariho  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$66 MM
$2,892 MM
This chart displays total spending of Chariho  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$22,695
$22,250
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Chariho  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$21,900
$21,467
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Chariho  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Chariho School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ashaway Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12a Hillside Avenue
Ashaway, RI 02804
(401) 377-2211
Grades: K-4
| 195 students
Rank: #22.
Charlestown Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
363 Carolina Back Road
Charlestown, RI 02813
(401) 364-7716
Grades: K-4
| 250 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Hope Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15 Thelma Drive
Hope Valley, RI 02832
(401) 539-2321
Grades: PK-4
| 280 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Richmond Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
190 Kingstown Road
Wyoming, RI 02898
(401) 539-2441
Grades: K-4
| 373 students
Rank: #55.
Chariho High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
453 Switch Road
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 364-7778
Grades: 9-12
| 1,012 students
Rank: #66.
Chariho Regional Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
455b Switch Road
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 364-0651
Grades: 5-8
| 811 students
Rank: #77.
Chariho Alternative Learning A
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
455c Switch Road
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 315-2880
Grades: 2-12
| 72 students
Rank: n/an/a
Chariho Career And Tech Center
Vocational School
459 Switch Road
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 364-6869
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Chariho School District?
Chariho School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,993 students.
What is the rank of Chariho School District?
Chariho School District is ranked #18 out of 62 school districts in Rhode Island (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Rhode Island school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chariho School District?
89% of Chariho School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chariho School District?
Chariho School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What is Chariho School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,900 is higher than the state median of $21,467. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,993 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in RI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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