Excellent
#5 of 302 schools in RI
Top 1% in state
South Kingstown High
High School · South Kingstown · Wakefield, RI
A high school in Wakefield, RI where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
215 Columbia Street, Wakefield, RI 02879
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at South Kingstown High score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 65% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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
17.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Kingstown 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 59Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$115,848
Median home value
$515,800
Median rent
$1,281/mo
College educated
59.1%
Homeownership
79%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02879; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley School-southPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | 1–12 | 1.2 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Narragansett High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 427 | Compare → |
| Middlebridge SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 70 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
South Kingstown
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $24,121NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Kingstown High is listed in South Kingstown; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Kingstown High
South Kingstown High is a public high school in Wakefield, RI, part of South Kingstown, serving approximately 735 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #5 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about South Kingstown High
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Kingstown High
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 #5 of 302 schools in RI.
What is South Kingstown High's MySchoolScout rating?
South Kingstown High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 735
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.3%
- Phone
- (401) 360-1000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 02879)
- 22,628
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 47.4
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 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
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