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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,586 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 31% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (RI)
# Schools
7 Schools
315 Schools
# Students
2,586 Students
136,864 Students
# Teachers
223 Teachers
10,636 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

South Kingstown School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 60 school districts in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (RI)
#16 out of 61 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of South Kingstown  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
31%
23%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Kingstown  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of RI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
55%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Kingstown  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of RI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
92%
85%
This chart display public school graduation rate of South Kingstown  School District and public school graduation rate of RI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.63
# American Indian Students
60 Students
1,116 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
49 Students
4,445 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
152 Students
39,142 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
29%
# Black Students
51 Students
12,121 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
2,115 Students
72,786 Students
% White Students
82%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
198 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
159 Students
6,757 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
38
2,819
# Students in K Grade:
161
9,683
# Students in 1st Grade:
158
9,584
# Students in 2nd Grade:
181
9,820
# Students in 3rd Grade:
205
9,849
# Students in 4th Grade:
188
9,932
# Students in 5th Grade:
173
10,050
# Students in 6th Grade:
201
10,135
# Students in 7th Grade:
221
10,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
199
10,674
# Students in 9th Grade:
191
12,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
227
10,736
# Students in 11th Grade:
214
10,551
# Students in 12th Grade:
229
10,617
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $26,363 is higher than the state median of $21,901. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,120 is higher than the state median of $21,130. 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
This chart display total revenue of South Kingstown  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in RI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$68 MM
$2,892 MM
This chart display total spending of South Kingstown  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in RI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$26,363
$21,901
This chart display average revenue per public school student in South Kingstown  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in RI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$26,120
$21,130
This chart display average spending per public school student in South Kingstown  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in RI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best South Kingstown School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Kingstown High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
215 Columbia Street
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 861 students
Rank: #22.
Matunuck School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
380 Matunuck Beach Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1234
Grades: K-4
| 177 students
Rank: #33.
Peace Dale School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
109 Kersey Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1600
Grades: K-4
| 374 students
Rank: #44.
Wakefield School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
101 High Street
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1400
Grades: PK-4
| 168 students
Rank: #55.
Broad Rock Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
351 Broad Rock Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1800
Grades: 5-6
| 374 students
Rank: #66.
Curtis Corner Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
301 Curtis Corner Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1333
Grades: 7-8
| 420 students
Rank: #77.
West Kingston School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3119 Ministerial Road
West Kingston, RI 02892
(401) 360-1130
Grades: K-4
| 212 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to South Kingstown School District?
South Kingstown School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,586 students.
What is the rank of South Kingstown School District?
South Kingstown School District is ranked #15 out of 60 school districts in Rhode Island (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Rhode Island school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Kingstown School District?
82% of South Kingstown School District students are White, 6% 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 $26,120 is higher than the state median of $21,130. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,586 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in RI)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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