South Kingstown High School

215 Columbia Street
Wakefield, RI 02879
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 735 students in grades 9-12, South Kingstown High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 735 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 93% (Top 20% in RI)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

South Kingstown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:

School Overview

South Kingstown High School's student population of 735 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
735 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
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School Rankings

South Kingstown High School ranks within the top 10% of all 289 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Kingstown High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (RI)
#22 out of 289 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of South Kingstown High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Kingstown High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Kingstown High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of South Kingstown High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
3%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in South Kingstown High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in South Kingstown High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in South Kingstown High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
9%
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White
79%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in South Kingstown High School and the percentage of White public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in South Kingstown High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in South Kingstown High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Rhode Island.
0.37
This chart displays the diversity score of South Kingstown High School and the public school average diversity score of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
93%
83%
This chart displays graduation rate of South Kingstown High School and public school graduation rate of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Kingstown High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Kingstown High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Kingstown High School's ranking?
South Kingstown High School is ranked #22 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are South Kingstown High School often compared to?
South Kingstown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Kingstown Sr. High School, Narragansett High School, Chariho High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Kingstown High School?
The graduation rate of South Kingstown High School is 93%, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 83%.
How many students attend South Kingstown High School?
735 students attend South Kingstown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of South Kingstown High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Kingstown High School?
South Kingstown High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Kingstown High School offer ?
South Kingstown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South Kingstown High School part of?
South Kingstown High School is part of South Kingstown School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 735 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 93% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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