6 public K-12 schools in North Scituate from NCES Common Core of Data: enrollment, grade span, demographics, and Civil Rights Data Collection statistics for every active campus.
6 public schools ranked by quality score. NCES CCD 2024-25 data.
The highest-ranked of North Scituate's 6 public schools is Ponaganset High School, scoring 43/100, against a city average of 50/100. Computed live across every North Scituate campus reporting to NCES.
How the North Scituate Public-School Landscape Breaks Down
North Scituate, RI enrolls 2,468 students across 6 public schools reporting to the National Center for Education Statistics. The average student-teacher ratio across the city is 12.5:1, and the composite quality score, derived from student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted-program availability, and CRDC attendance data, averages 50/100. Schools must report at least five campuses in a city to appear in this listing, which is why very small towns may redirect to the broader county or state view.
The most-resourced campus in North Scituate on this index is Ponaganset High School, at 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index with 869 enrolled students. What the index does and doesn't measure; click any school below for its full component breakdown.
North Scituate spans 3 districts, each filing its own NCES F-33 return, per-pupil spending can vary between neighbouring campuses. Sort the table below by enrollment, level, or district; click any school for its full profile.
Ponaganset High School accounts for 35.2% of all North Scituate public-school enrollment
That dominant concentration means North Scituate-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade level: High. A dominant campus often anchors a city's program landscape and absorbs a disproportionate share of district capital and staffing decisions. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.
North Scituate school enrollment varies 3.7× across entities
North Scituate school enrollment ranges from 238 students (lowest) to 869 students (highest), a spread of 631 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous school portfolio for a city this size. Per-school staffing, programme depth, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same city based on enrollment shape, a 200-student magnet runs a different operational model than a 2,000-student comprehensive high school.
North Scituate student-teacher ratio is 12.5:1 — low (typically associated with smaller schools or per-school staffing investment that often correlates with stronger per-student supports)
student-teacher ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE classroom teachers against total enrollment, push-in specialists, English-language aides, special-education co-teachers, and counselors are not included in most reporting Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.
What are the best schools in North Scituate, RI? ▼
The highest-ranked school in North Scituate is Ponaganset High School with a quality score of 43/100. There are 6 public schools in North Scituate with 2,468 total students.
How many schools are in North Scituate, RI? ▼
North Scituate has 6 public schools with a total enrollment of 2,468 students. Average student-teacher ratio: 12.5:1.
Data from NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 and Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22. Quality scores based on student-teacher ratio,
counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance. Schools must have 5+ in the city to be listed.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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