For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,845 students in Cumberland, RI.
The top ranked public high schools in Cumberland, RI are Cumberland High School and Blackstone Valley Prep High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cumberland, RI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Rhode Island public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Cumberland have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Rhode Island public high schools.
Cumberland, RI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Rhode Island average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Blackstone Valley Prep High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Rhode Island or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Cumberland, RI (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cumberland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2600 Mendon Road
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 658-2600
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 658-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,446 students
Rank: #22.
Blackstone Valley Prep High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
65 Macondray St.
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 405-0320
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 405-0320
Grades: 9-12
| 399 students
Cumberland, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3357 Mendon Road
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 658-3210
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 658-3210
Grades: K-1
| 154 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Cumberland, RI?
The top ranked public high schools in Cumberland, RI include Cumberland High School and Blackstone Valley Prep High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cumberland?
2 public high schools are located in Cumberland.
What is the racial composition of students in Cumberland?
Cumberland public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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