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Exeter-West Greenwich

Rhode Island · Public School District
5
Schools
1,532
Students
$26,970
Per-Pupil Spend
+88% nat'l
16.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-36pp vs nat'l
97.5%
Graduation Rate
+11.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Exeter-West Greenwich is a public school district in Rhode Island serving 1,532 students across 5 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $26,970 is above average for a US public school district. Only 16% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Metcalf School02–06581
Wawaloam SchoolKG–01191
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Exeter-West Greenwich Reg. Jr.07–08238
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Exeter-West Greenwich Regional09–12453
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Mildred E. Lineham SchoolPK–PK69
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$26,970+88% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
20%
74%
State
19.5%
Local (property tax)
73.8%
Federal
6.7%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (74%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
5
Schools
1,532
Students
16%
Free Lunch
$27K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.5%
Opportunity Score46/100
StateRhode Island →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.5% graduation rate — 11.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $26,970 per pupil — 88% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 16% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Exeter-West Greenwich?
Exeter-West Greenwich has 5 public schools, serving a total of 1,532 students.
What is the graduation rate for Exeter-West Greenwich?
The graduation rate is 97.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Exeter-West Greenwich spend per student?
Exeter-West Greenwich spends $26,970 per pupil — 88% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Exeter-West Greenwich?
16% of students in Exeter-West Greenwich qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Exeter-West Greenwich?
No, Exeter-West Greenwich does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Exeter-West Greenwich serve?
Exeter-West Greenwich serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Exeter-West Greenwich?
The median opportunity score across schools in Exeter-West Greenwich is 46/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.