Top Rankings
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%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,314 students in South Kingstown School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island.
Public Schools in South Kingstown School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (RI)
# Schools
5 Schools
315 Schools
# Students
2,314 Students
134,720 Students
# Teachers
202 Teachers
10,603 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
South Kingstown School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 62 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
0.36
0.65
# American Indian Students
56 Students
985 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
54 Students
4,367 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
174 Students
40,594 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
30%
# Black Students
46 Students
12,033 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
1,839 Students
68,392 Students
% White Students
80%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
204 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
144 Students
6,910 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
65
3,327
# Students in K Grade:
119
9,279
# Students in 1st Grade:
177
9,614
# Students in 2nd Grade:
163
9,986
# Students in 3rd Grade:
144
9,591
# Students in 4th Grade:
176
9,843
# Students in 5th Grade:
189
9,898
# Students in 6th Grade:
170
9,834
# Students in 7th Grade:
186
10,061
# Students in 8th Grade:
190
10,135
# Students in 9th Grade:
188
10,883
# Students in 10th Grade:
172
11,105
# Students in 11th Grade:
175
10,987
# Students in 12th Grade:
200
10,177
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,462 is higher than the state median of $22,250. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,191 is higher than the state median of $21,467. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$68 MM
$2,998 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$2,892 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,462
$22,250
Spending / Student
$29,191
$21,467
Best South Kingstown School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Matunuck 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-5
| 255 students
Rank: #22.
South Kingstown High 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
| 735 students
Rank: #33.
Broad Rock Middle 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: 6-8
| 546 students
Rank: #44.
Peace Dale 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: PK-5
| 452 students
Rank: #55.
West Kingston 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-5
| 326 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Kingstown School District?
South Kingstown School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,314 students.
What is the rank of South Kingstown School District?
South Kingstown School District is ranked #12 out of 62 school districts in Rhode Island (top 20%) 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%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Kingstown School District?
80% of South Kingstown School District students are White, 8% 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 11:1, 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 $29,191 is higher than the state median of $21,467. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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