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West Warwick

Rhode Island · Public School District
6
Schools
3,491
Students
$21,106
Per-Pupil Spend
+47% nat'l
54.1%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

West Warwick is a public school district in Rhode Island serving 3,491 students across 6 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 $21,106 is above average for a US public school district. 54% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 49/100.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Greenbush Elementary SchoolKG–04442
John F. Horgan SchoolKG–04467
Wakefield Hills El. SchoolPK–04401
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
John F. Deering Middle05–081,069
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
West Warwick High School09–121,047
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Maisie E. Quinn SchoolPK–PK65
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,106+47% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
46%
42%
State
46.1%
Local (property tax)
42.5%
Federal
11.4%

Funding is shared between state (46%) and local sources (42%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
6
Schools
3,491
Students
54%
Free Lunch
$21K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score49/100
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 $21,106 per pupil — 47% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in West Warwick?
West Warwick has 6 public schools, serving a total of 3,491 students.
What is the graduation rate for West Warwick?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does West Warwick spend per student?
West Warwick spends $21,106 per pupil — 47% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in West Warwick?
54% of students in West Warwick qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in West Warwick?
No, West Warwick does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does West Warwick serve?
West Warwick serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for West Warwick?
The median opportunity score across schools in West Warwick is 49/100. 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.