For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 787 students in Bristol, RI.
The top-ranked public high school in Bristol, RI is Mt. Hope High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bristol, RI public high school have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Rhode Island public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Bristol have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Rhode Island public high schools.
Bristol, RI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Rhode Island average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mt. Hope High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Rhode Island or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Bristol, RI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mt. Hope High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
199 Chestnut Street
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-5980
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-5980
Gr: 9-12 | 787 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Bristol, RI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Bristol, RI include Mt. Hope High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bristol?
1 public high schools are located in Bristol.
What is the racial composition of students in Bristol?
Bristol public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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