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South Kingstown School District

307 Curtis Corner Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

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 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Rhode Island.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in South Kingstown School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 29%), 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

Student By Grade

District Rank

South Kingstown School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 62 school districts in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (RI)
#14 out of 62 school districts
(Top 30%)
46%
29%
48%
33%
49%
31%
94%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.65
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
8%
30%
% Black
2%
9%
% White
80%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

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.
This School District
This State (RI)
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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Matunuck School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
380 Matunuck Beach Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1234
Gr: K-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
South Kingstown High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
215 Columbia Street
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Broad Rock Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
351 Broad Rock Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1800
Gr: 6-8 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
West Kingston School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3119 Ministerial Road
West Kingston, RI 02892
(401) 360-1130
Gr: K-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Peace Dale School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
109 Kersey Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

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 #13 out of 62 school districts in Rhode Island (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,314 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 94% (Top 20% in RI)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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