South Kingstown School District
School District · Wakefield, Rhode Island
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,348
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,348
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
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
$24,121
+$3,444 vs Rhode Island median
District size
2,348 students
Typical than Rhode Island median
The short answer
South Kingstown ranks #9 of 38 Rhode Island districts by overall school rating. South Kingstown's schools with real test data average 7.5/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Broad Rock Middle School (9.1/10), Peace Dale School (9.1/10), and South Kingstown High (8.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +21.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among South Kingstown schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in South Kingstown
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Broad Rock Middle School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Peace Dale School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 3 | South Kingstown High | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | West Kingston School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Matunuck School | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About South Kingstown
South Kingstown is a Wakefield, Rhode Island school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 2,348 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.6:1. District-level spending was $24,121 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.5/10, South Kingstown is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Broad Rock Middle School, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, South Kingstown students show an average math proficiency of 57.0% and ELA proficiency of 62.2%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in South Kingstown, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in South Kingstown with test data.
Schools in South Kingstown
5 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Rhode Island
- City
- Wakefield
- Total Enrollment
- 2,348
- Teachers (FTE)
- 202
- District spending per student
- $24,121NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in South Kingstown?
South Kingstown has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for South Kingstown?
The average composite rating for South Kingstown is 7.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in South Kingstown?
South Kingstown's district-level spending was $24,121 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in South Kingstown?
The average student-teacher ratio in South Kingstown is 11.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in South Kingstown?
Broad Rock Middle School is the highest-rated school in South Kingstown with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What are the test scores in South Kingstown?
Across schools in South Kingstown with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does South Kingstown compare to other districts in Rhode Island?
South Kingstown has an average school rating of 7.5/10 across 5 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
- 7.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 57.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 62.2%
How we rate schools
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Compare South 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 Kingstown (8)
- North Providence (8)
- Achievement First Rhode Island (7)
- Central Falls (7)
- Barrington (6)
- Blackstone Valley Prep a Ri Mayoral Academy (6)
- Bristol Warren (6)
- East Greenwich (6)
- Lincoln (6)
- West Warwick (6)
- Westerly (6)
- Burrillville (5)
- Exeter-West Greenwich (5)
- Middletown (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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