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North Kingstown

Rhode Island · Public School District
8
Schools
3,798
Students
$20,832
Per-Pupil Spend
+45% nat'l
22.8%
Free Lunch Rate
-29pp vs nat'l
96.0%
Graduation Rate
+9.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

North Kingstown is a public school district in Rhode Island serving 3,798 students across 8 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 96.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $20,832 is above average for a US public school district. Only 23% 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 42/100.

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All Schools (8)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Fishing Cove El. SchoolPK–05325
Forest Park El. SchoolKG–05260
Hamilton SchoolKG–05423
Stony Lane El. SchoolKG–05375
Suzanne M. Henseler QuidnessetKG–05232
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Davisville Middle School06–08450
Wickford Middle School06–08359
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
North Kingstown Sr. High09–121,374
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,832+45% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
19%
74%
State
18.7%
Local (property tax)
73.9%
Federal
7.4%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (74%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
8
Schools
3,798
Students
23%
Free Lunch
$21K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate96.0%
Opportunity Score42/100
StateRhode Island →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
96.0% graduation rate — 9.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $20,832 per pupil — 45% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 23% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in North Kingstown?
North Kingstown has 8 public schools, serving a total of 3,798 students.
What is the graduation rate for North Kingstown?
The graduation rate is 96.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does North Kingstown spend per student?
North Kingstown spends $20,832 per pupil — 45% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in North Kingstown?
23% of students in North Kingstown qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in North Kingstown?
No, North Kingstown does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does North Kingstown serve?
North Kingstown serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for North Kingstown?
The median opportunity score across schools in North Kingstown is 42/100. 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.