Public schools in Wood River Junction, RI
5 open public schools with an address in Wood River Junction, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,896
3 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.4:1
Rhode Island median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Wood River Junction public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Wood River Junction, RI: 1 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. The 3 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,896 students, an average of 632 per school. The largest campus is Chariho High School (991 students).
Every listed school belongs to Chariho. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.4:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 30% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Wood River Junction
Middle schools in Wood River Junction
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chariho Regional Middle School Chariho | 05–08 | 834 | 12.4:1 |
High schools in Wood River Junction
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chariho Career and Tech Center Chariho · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | — | — | |
| Chariho High School Chariho | 09–12 | 991 | 12.7:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Wood River Junction
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chariho Alternative Learning A Chariho · Alternative School | 01–12 | 71 | 7.1:1 | |
| Hope Valley Elementary Annex Chariho | PK–PK | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White89.3%
- Hispanic4.1%
- Black0.6%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 3 Wood River Junction schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,896 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Wood River Junction
How many public schools are in Wood River Junction, RI?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Wood River Junction: 1 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 1,896 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Wood River Junction?
All listed public schools with an address in Wood River Junction belong to Chariho. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Wood River Junction?
Chariho High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Wood River Junction, with 991 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Wood River Junction?
No school with an address in Wood River Junction is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Rhode Island.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Wood River Junction schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Wood River Junction public schools is 12.4:1, similar to the Rhode Island school median of 13:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Wood River Junction guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Rhode Island cities