Photo: Swampyank at en.wikipedia · Public domainNorth Smithfield’s public schools outscore 75% of Rhode Island districts
48% of students in North Smithfield’s public schools are proficient in math, above the Rhode Island average (27%). The grade covers the public school district serving North Smithfield, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Rhode Island, not nationally.
From Rhode Island state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
North Smithfield’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 51 Rhode Island towns with household incomes within a quarter of North Smithfield’s, its schools beat 67%, lower than their 75% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 53% and math 48% in spring 2022, against 33% and 27% statewide; 85–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $18,305 per student, against $23,945 across Rhode Island (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 5 the district’s path is North Smithfield MS, then North Smitfield HS. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind North Smithfield’s grade
A−: better than 75% of Rhode Island school districts, #14 of 38 Rhode Island towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Rhode Island average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve North Smithfield, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in North Smithfield
North Smithfield Elementary
Grades PK–4 · 583 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in North Smithfield
North Smithfield Elementary
Grades PK–4 · 583 students · 14:1 students per teacher
1st grade in North Smithfield
North Smithfield Elementary
Grades PK–4 · 583 students · 14:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in North Smithfield
North Smithfield Elementary
Grades PK–4 · 583 students · 14:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in North Smithfield
North Smithfield Elementary
Grades PK–4 · 583 students · 14:1 students per teacher
4th grade in North Smithfield
North Smithfield Elementary
Grades PK–4 · 583 students · 14:1 students per teacher
5th grade in North Smithfield
North Smithfield MS
Grades 5–8 · 502 students · 13:1 students per teacher
6th grade in North Smithfield
North Smithfield MS
Grades 5–8 · 502 students · 13:1 students per teacher
7th grade in North Smithfield
North Smithfield MS
Grades 5–8 · 502 students · 13:1 students per teacher
8th grade in North Smithfield
North Smithfield MS
Grades 5–8 · 502 students · 13:1 students per teacher
9th grade in North Smithfield
North Smitfield HS
Grades 9–12 · 532 students · 12:1 students per teacher
10th grade in North Smithfield
North Smitfield HS
Grades 9–12 · 532 students · 12:1 students per teacher
11th grade in North Smithfield
North Smitfield HS
Grades 9–12 · 532 students · 12:1 students per teacher
12th grade in North Smithfield
North Smitfield HS
Grades 9–12 · 532 students · 12:1 students per teacher
North Smithfield’s public schools are run by North Smithfield School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
North Smithfield vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Rhode Island towns that share North Smithfield’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| North Smithfield | A− | North Smithfield |
| Lincoln | B+ | Lincoln |
| Woonsocket | D | Woonsocket |
| Smithfield | A− | Smithfield |
| Burrillville | C+ | Burrillville |
| Cumberland | A− | Cumberland |
Every school in North Smithfield
3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Rhode Island’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about North Smithfield’s schools
Are North Smithfield’s schools good?
By Rhode Island’s own tests, yes: the public schools North Smithfield children attend outscore 75% of Rhode Island’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #14 of 38 Rhode Island towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 67%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is North Smithfield in?
North Smithfield School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,617 students in 3 schools (2024–25).
Where do North Smithfield kids go to high school?
North Smitfield HS, with 532 students; its own test results earn an A−.
What is North Smithfield’s graduation rate?
85–89% of the class of 2023 in North Smithfield School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Rhode Island.
How much does North Smithfield spend per student?
$18,305 in North Smithfield School District (FY2024), against $23,945 across Rhode Island. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What North Smithfield families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near North Smithfield → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Rhode Island. Stars are from neighbors.