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South Kingstown

Rhode Island · Public School District
7
Schools
2,489
Students
$26,879
Per-Pupil Spend
+87% nat'l
18.0%
Free Lunch Rate
-34pp vs nat'l
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

South Kingstown is a public school district in Rhode Island serving 2,489 students across 7 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $26,879 is above average for a US public school district. Only 18% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Matunuck SchoolKG–04205
Peace Dale SchoolKG–04354
West Kingston SchoolKG–04306
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Broad Rock Middle School05–06362
Curtis Corner Middle School07–08412
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
South Kingstown High09–12789
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Wakefield SchoolPK–PK61
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$26,879+87% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
12%
81%
State
12.1%
Local (property tax)
81.3%
Federal
6.6%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (81%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
2,489
Students
18%
Free Lunch
$27K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score44/100
StateRhode Island →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $26,879 per pupil — 87% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 18% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in South Kingstown?
South Kingstown has 7 public schools, serving a total of 2,489 students.
What is the graduation rate for South Kingstown?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does South Kingstown spend per student?
South Kingstown spends $26,879 per pupil — 87% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in South Kingstown?
18% of students in South Kingstown qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in South Kingstown?
No, South Kingstown does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does South Kingstown serve?
South Kingstown serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for South Kingstown?
The median opportunity score across schools in South Kingstown is 44/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.