North Kingstown School District
School District · North Kingstown, Rhode Island
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,454
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,454
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
How this district compares
Rhode Island rank
#9 of 38
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.1
above Rhode Island avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,454
$223 vs Rhode Island median
District size
3,781 students
Larger than Rhode Island median
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 7.3/10, North Kingstown is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Forest Park El. School, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, North Kingstown students show an average math proficiency of 51.1% and ELA proficiency of 60.1%.
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 7.3/10. 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?
Forest Park El. School is the highest-rated school in North Kingstown with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in North Kingstown?
Across schools in North Kingstown with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.1%. 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 7.3/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.1%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in RI
Compare North Kingstown with neighboring districts in the state.
- Providence (39)
- 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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