Serving 789 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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 789 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 20% in RI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
South Kingstown High School's student population of 789 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
789 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#22 out of 289 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
6%
30%
Black
2%
9%
White
82%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
789 students attend South Kingstown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of South Kingstown High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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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