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Public high school · South Kingstown · Wakefield, Rhode Island

South Kingstown High

South Kingstown High rates 8.0, right at the middle of South Kingstown's high schools, whose rated median is 8.0.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
8.0this school

8.0 on a one-to-ten scale; the South Kingstown median is 8.0.

#56 of 303 schools in Rhode Island · South Kingstown: 1 high schools rated, median 8.0

The brief

A high school in Wakefield, RI where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 56 of 303 schools in Rhode Island and 3 of 5 in South Kingstown.

South Kingstown High is listed in South Kingstown, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math52%189 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
Reading77%189 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
Proficiency has held near 65% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).2022 EdFacts; 28 test records from RI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
5.8
25% of the rating
Academics
9.4
25% of the rating
College Readiness
8.1
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
8.7
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

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 02879; 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

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
South Kingstown High and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$115,848
Median home value
$515,800
Median rent
$1,281/mo
College educated
59.1%
Homeownership
79%
Poverty rate
5.8%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02879; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
54
Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
59
Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
3 AP courses
48.3% participation · state average 2.6 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
27 sports
13 boys' · 14 girls' · 30 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
17.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. South Kingstown Highthis school
    8.0
  2. 7.8Compare →
One grade-compatible school using the same rating model sits within 5 miles, and none rates higher than South Kingstown High.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about South Kingstown High

Sources:Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

South Kingstown High School (SKHS), originally known as Wakefield High School, is a public high school located in South Kingstown, Rhode Island 1. The school serves approximately 931 students in grades 9–12 1. Established in 1880, the institution has changed buildings three times throughout its history 1. SKHS is ranked 6th in the state of Rhode Island 1. The school reports an Advanced Placement (AP) participation rate of 54% 1.
Sources (1)
  1. en.wikipedia.org
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Questions families ask

What grades does South Kingstown High serve?

South Kingstown High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend South Kingstown High?

South Kingstown High has an enrollment of approximately 735 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at South Kingstown High?

The student-teacher ratio at South Kingstown High is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does South Kingstown High rank in RI?

South Kingstown High ranks #56 of 303 schools in RI.

What is South Kingstown High's MySchoolScout rating?

South Kingstown High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 South Kingstown High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, South Kingstown High has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is South Kingstown High a charter school?

No, South Kingstown High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is South Kingstown High a Title I school?

No, South Kingstown High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Kingstown High?

17.6% of students at South Kingstown 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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
735
Student-teacher ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
67
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Washington County
4-year graduation
94.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#3 of 5
Schools in district
5
District spending per student
$24,121
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.3%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 02879)
22,628
Area average commute
25.7 min
Area median age
47.4

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

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.