Excellent
#9 of 302 schools in RI
Top 3% in state
North Kingstown Sr. High
High School · North Kingstown · North Kingstown, RI
A high school in North Kingstown, RI where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
150 Fairway Drive, North Kingstown, RI 02852
- Math 56% proficient (2022)
- Reading 74% proficient (2022)
- 94.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at North Kingstown Sr. High score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 65% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from RI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Kingstown Sr. High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated851/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North Kingstown), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$112,457
Median home value
$461,700
Median rent
$1,188/mo
College educated
49.3%
Homeownership
71.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02852; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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North Kingstown
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $20,454NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Kingstown Sr. High is listed in North Kingstown; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Kingstown Sr. High
North Kingstown Sr. High is a public high school in North Kingstown, RI, part of North Kingstown, serving approximately 1,294 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #9 of 302 schools in RI.
State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Kingstown Sr. High
What grades does North Kingstown Sr. High serve?
North Kingstown Sr. High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend North Kingstown Sr. High?
North Kingstown Sr. High has an enrollment of approximately 1,294 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Kingstown Sr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at North Kingstown Sr. High is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Kingstown Sr. High rank in RI?
North Kingstown Sr. High ranks #9 of 302 schools in RI.
What is North Kingstown Sr. High's MySchoolScout rating?
North Kingstown Sr. High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at North Kingstown Sr. High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Kingstown Sr. High has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is North Kingstown Sr. High a charter school?
No, North Kingstown Sr. High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Kingstown Sr. High a Title I school?
No, North Kingstown Sr. High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Kingstown Sr. High?
16.8% of students at North Kingstown Sr. High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 104
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.6%
- Phone
- (401) 268-6236
- 4-Year Graduation
- 94.0%
- Area population (ZIP 02852)
- 23,269
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 45.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02852; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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