Serving 861 students in grades 9-12, South Kingstown High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 861 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in RI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- 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
Graduation Rate
School Overview
South Kingstown High School's student population of 861 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
861 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Kingstown High School ranks within the top 5% of all 288 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Kingstown High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#13 out of 288 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
5%
29%
Black
2%
9%
White
84%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #13 out of 288 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% 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 23% RI state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% RI state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Kingstown High School?
The graduation rate of South Kingstown High School is 92%, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 85%.
How many students attend South Kingstown High School?
861 students attend South Kingstown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of South Kingstown High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 12:1, 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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