North Kingstown School District
School District · North Kingstown, Rhode Island
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,454
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,454
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Evaluating North Kingstown?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge North Kingstown as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
North Kingstown Sr. High
North Kingstown · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hamilton School
North Kingstown · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Fishing Cove El. School
North Kingstown · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Rhode Island rank
#6 of 38
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.6
above Rhode Island avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,454
$223 vs Rhode Island median
District size
3,781 students
Larger than Rhode Island median
The short answer
North Kingstown ranks #6 of 38 Rhode Island districts by overall school rating. North Kingstown's schools with real test data average 7.8/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are North Kingstown Sr. High (9.0/10), Hamilton School (8.8/10), and Fishing Cove El. School (8.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.8/10 despite 26% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among North Kingstown schools.
Top-Rated Schools in North Kingstown
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Kingstown Sr. High | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Hamilton School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Fishing Cove El. School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Wickford Middle School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Forest Park El. School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Stony Lane El. School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Davisville Middle School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset | 4.5 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About North Kingstown
North Kingstown is a North Kingstown, Rhode Island school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 3,781 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.5:1. The district invests $20,454 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.8/10, North Kingstown is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is North Kingstown Sr. High, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, North Kingstown students show an average math proficiency of 58.4% and ELA proficiency of 68.6%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in North Kingstown, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in North Kingstown with test data.
Schools in North Kingstown
8 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Rhode Island
- City
- North Kingstown
- Total Enrollment
- 3,781
- Teachers (FTE)
- 302
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in North Kingstown?
North Kingstown has 8 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for North Kingstown?
The average composite rating for North Kingstown is 7.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in North Kingstown?
North Kingstown spends $20,454 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in North Kingstown?
The average student-teacher ratio in North Kingstown is 12.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in North Kingstown?
North Kingstown Sr. High is the highest-rated school in North Kingstown with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in North Kingstown?
Across schools in North Kingstown with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 68.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does North Kingstown compare to other districts in Rhode Island?
North Kingstown has an average school rating of 7.8/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Rhode Island by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 58.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 68.6%
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Compare North Kingstown with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Cranston (23)
- Warwick (19)
- Pawtucket (16)
- East Providence (12)
- Woonsocket (10)
- Cumberland (9)
- Chariho (8)
- Coventry (8)
- Johnston (8)
- North Providence (8)
- Achievement First Rhode Island (7)
- Central Falls (7)
- Blackstone Valley Prep a Ri Mayoral Academy (6)
- Barrington (6)
- Bristol Warren (6)
- East Greenwich (6)
- Lincoln (6)
- West Warwick (6)
- Westerly (6)
- Burrillville (5)
- Exeter-west Greenwich (5)
- Middletown (5)
- Scituate (5)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Rhode Island Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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