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Tiverton

Rhode Island · Public School District
5
Schools
1,603
Students
$23,482
Per-Pupil Spend
+64% nat'l
20.4%
Free Lunch Rate
-32pp vs nat'l
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Tiverton is a public school district in Rhode Island serving 1,603 students across 5 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $23,482 is above average for a US public school district. Only 20% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 43/100.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Fort Barton SchoolKG–04190
Pocasset SchoolPK–04205
Ranger SchoolPK–04230
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Tiverton Middle School05–08509
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Tiverton High School09–12469
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$23,482+64% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
25%
67%
State
24.9%
Local (property tax)
67.4%
Federal
7.7%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (67%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
5
Schools
1,603
Students
20%
Free Lunch
$23K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score43/100
StateRhode Island →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $23,482 per pupil — 64% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 20% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Tiverton?
Tiverton has 5 public schools, serving a total of 1,603 students.
What is the graduation rate for Tiverton?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Tiverton spend per student?
Tiverton spends $23,482 per pupil — 64% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Tiverton?
20% of students in Tiverton qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Tiverton?
No, Tiverton does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Tiverton serve?
Tiverton serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Tiverton?
The median opportunity score across schools in Tiverton is 43/100. 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.