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Schools in West Greenwich · Exeter-West Greenwich Regional School District

West Greenwich’s public schools outscore 80% of Rhode Island districts

Math proficiency in West Greenwich’s districts is 47%, above the Rhode Island average (27%). The grade covers the public school district serving West Greenwich, 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.

#10of 38 Rhode Island townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Rhode Island state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% 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.

Reading proficiency
51%
▲ 18 pts vs RI 33%
2021–22
Math proficiency
47%
▲ 20 pts vs RI 27%
2021–22
Graduate on time
90–94%
▲ 6–10 pts vs RI 84%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$22.6K
▼ 6% vs RI $23.9K
FY2024
Students per teacher
12.4
RI 13.0 · smaller classes
Schools in town
4
1,529 students on the public path
In brief

West Greenwich’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 37 Rhode Island towns with household incomes within a quarter of West Greenwich’s, its schools beat 73%, lower than their 80% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 51% and math 47% in spring 2022, against 33% and 27% statewide; 90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $22,575 per student, against $23,945 across Rhode Island (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle, one middle and one high school

From grade 2 the district’s path is Metcalf School, then Exeter-West Greenwich Reg. Jr., then Exeter-West Greenwich Regional. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

The Greene School is in town. Every school ↓

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.

The School Grade

What’s behind West Greenwich’s grade

A− Test scoresB+ Graduation

A−: better than 80% of Rhode Island school districts, #10 of 38 Rhode Island towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Rhode Island average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Rhode Island school districts we grade (60)Better than 80%
Lower resultsHigher results
Rhode Island towns with similar household incomes (37)Better than 73%
B+AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 804 test results and a graduating class of 108 could put West Greenwich anywhere from B+ to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of West Greenwich’s students in the tested grades sat them (806 in math, 803 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve West Greenwich, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–1Wawaloam Schoolin ExeterNo scores
2–6Metcalf Schoolin ExeterA−
7–8Exeter-West Greenwich Reg. Jr.Exeter-West Greenwich Regional School DistrictB+
9–12Exeter-West Greenwich RegionalExeter-West Greenwich Regional School DistrictA−

West Greenwich’s public schools are run by Exeter-West Greenwich Regional School District, which also serves Exeter. 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.

Exeter-West Greenwich Regional School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 5 schools · 1,529 students, down 1% since 2020–21 · 12.4 per teacher (RI 13.0)
$22,575RI $23,945 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading51%
State average 33.1% · 803 students tested
Math47%
State average 26.6% · 806 students tested

West Greenwich vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Rhode Island towns that share West Greenwich’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
West GreenwichA−Exeter-West Greenwich Regional
CoventryB−Coventry
ExeterA−Exeter-West Greenwich Regional
East GreenwichAEast Greenwich

Voluntown, CT borders West Greenwich but is graded on its own state’s tests, so it’s left out.

Every school in West Greenwich

6 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).

District schools in West Greenwichby address
Mildred E. Lineham School
Prekindergarten · Grades PK
84 students14:1Rate it →
Exeter-West Greenwich Reg. Jr.
Middle · Grades 7–8
B+
256 students13:1Rate it →
Exeter-West Greenwich Regional
High · Grades 9–12
A−
452 students12:1Rate it →
Also serving West Greenwichin other towns
Wawaloam School
Elementary · Grades K–1 · Exeter
215 students13:1Rate it →
Metcalf School
Elementary · Grades 2–6 · Exeter
A−
522 students13:1Rate it →
Charter schoolsfree, open by application
The Greene School
High · Grades 9–12
B−
Charter
189 students15:1Rate it →

Questions about West Greenwich’s schools

Are West Greenwich’s schools good?

By Rhode Island’s own tests, yes: the public schools West Greenwich children attend outscore 80% of Rhode Island’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #10 of 38 Rhode Island towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 73%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is West Greenwich in?

Exeter-West Greenwich Regional School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,529 students in 5 schools (2024–25).

Where do West Greenwich kids go to high school?

Exeter-West Greenwich Regional, with 452 students; its own test results earn an A−.

What is West Greenwich’s graduation rate?

90–94% of the class of 2023 in Exeter-West Greenwich Regional School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Rhode Island.

How much does West Greenwich spend per student?

$22,575 in Exeter-West Greenwich Regional School District (FY2024), against $23,945 across Rhode Island. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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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.