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South Kingstown School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,489 students in South Kingstown School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Rhode Island.
Public Schools in South Kingstown School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (RI)
# Schools
7 Schools
317 Schools
# Students
2,489 Students
135,639 Students
# Teachers
210 Teachers
10,619 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
South Kingstown School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 63 school districts in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#17 out of 63 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
31%
Graduation Rate
92%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.64
# American Indian Students
59 Students
1,007 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
47 Students
4,456 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
164 Students
39,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
30%
# Black Students
50 Students
12,147 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
2,013 Students
70,754 Students
% White Students
81%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
195 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
153 Students
6,888 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
61
3,107
# Students in K Grade:
176
9,402
# Students in 1st Grade:
159
9,963
# Students in 2nd Grade:
150
9,583
# Students in 3rd Grade:
183
9,833
# Students in 4th Grade:
197
9,925
# Students in 5th Grade:
177
9,885
# Students in 6th Grade:
185
9,981
# Students in 7th Grade:
194
10,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
218
10,383
# Students in 9th Grade:
171
11,579
# Students in 10th Grade:
185
11,378
# Students in 11th Grade:
204
10,236
# Students in 12th Grade:
229
10,228
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,390 is higher than the state median of $22,099. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,138 is higher than the state median of $21,321. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$68 MM
$2,998 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$2,892 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,390
$22,099
Spending / Student
$27,138
$21,321
Best South Kingstown School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Matunuck School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
380 Matunuck Beach Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1234
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1234
Grades: K-4
| 205 students
Rank: #22.
South Kingstown High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
215 Columbia Street
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1000
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 789 students
Rank: #33.
Wakefield School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 High Street
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1400
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1400
Grades: PK
| 61 students
Rank: #44.
Broad Rock Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
351 Broad Rock Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1800
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1800
Grades: 5-6
| 362 students
Rank: #55.
Peace Dale School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
109 Kersey Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1600
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1600
Grades: K-4
| 354 students
Rank: #66.
Curtis Corner Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 Curtis Corner Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1333
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1333
Grades: 7-8
| 412 students
Rank: #77.
West Kingston School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3119 Ministerial Road
West Kingston, RI 02892
(401) 360-1130
West Kingston, RI 02892
(401) 360-1130
Grades: K-4
| 306 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Kingstown School District?
South Kingstown School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,489 students.
What is the rank of South Kingstown School District?
South Kingstown School District is ranked #18 out of 63 school districts in Rhode Island (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Rhode Island school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Kingstown School District?
81% of South Kingstown School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% 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 School District?
South Kingstown School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What is South Kingstown School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,138 is higher than the state median of $21,321. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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