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North Kingstown Sr. High

150 Fairway Drive, North Kingstown, RI 02852North Kingstown →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
1,374
Students
Total enrolled
96%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 11% vs nat'l
$20,832
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 45% vs nat'l
12.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 17% vs nat'l
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 17% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,374 students in grades 09–12 in North Kingstown, Rhode Island.
45% above average funding
District spends $20,832 per pupil, 45% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 42th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

North Kingstown Sr. High is a very large high in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, serving grades 09–12 with 1,374 students. The district invests $20,832 per student — 45% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 17% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. The school's 96% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at North Kingstown Sr. High

1,374
Total Students
12.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
17%
Free Lunch
107
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution692 male · 682 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility17%
National avg 52% · 228 students
Student Composition
84%
Asian2%
White84%
Hispanic / Latino7%
Black2%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 440075000168

Academic Outcomes at North Kingstown Sr. High

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
96
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
96%
State avg
88%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 42th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 38th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 02852

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,832Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$20,832
State avg
$24,324
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,166
Student Support$3,958
Administration$2,500
Operations$3,125
Other$2,083
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $20,832 spent per student, an estimated $9,229 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
19%
74%
State government
18.7%
Local (property tax)
73.9%
Federal programs
7.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 96% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Above-average funding — $20,832/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 17% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Hamilton SchoolStony Lane El. SchoolFishing Cove El. SchoolForest Park El. School
+1 more
↓
Middle
Davisville Middle SchoolWickford Middle School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyWashington County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictNorth Kingstown →
Phone: (401)268-6236
NCES ID: 440075000168
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in North Kingstown seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in North Kingstown
Mid
Davisville Middle School
450 students · 06–08
● 42 opp28% FRL
Elem
Hamilton School
423 students · KG–05
● 42 opp12% FRL
Elem
Stony Lane El. School
375 students · KG–05
● 42 opp14% FRL
Mid
Wickford Middle School
359 students · 06–08
● 42 opp17% FRL
Elem
Fishing Cove El. School
325 students · PK–05
● 42 opp24% FRL
Elem
Forest Park El. School
260 students · KG–05
● 42 opp16% FRL
Elem
Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset
232 students · KG–05
● 42 opp99% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
150 Fairway Drive, North Kingstown, RI 02852
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.