Narragansett High School vs South Kingstown High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Rhode Island, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Narragansett High School
Narragansett · Public high · Grades 9–12
372 students
South Kingstown High
Wakefield · Public high · Grades 9–12
688 students
| Measure | Narragansett High School Narragansett, Rhode Island | South Kingstown High Wakefield, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #11 of 57 | #4 of 57 |
| National rank | #2648 of 16,910 | #1053 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 372 | 688 |
| Enrollment | 372 | 688 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.9% | 25.7% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 63% |
| city | Narragansett | Wakefield |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Kingstown High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.5 vs 72.7).
- •South Kingstown High does better on math proficiency (63% vs 42%).
- •South Kingstown High does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 67%).
- •Narragansett High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.9% vs 25.7%).
- •Narragansett High School does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 10.8).
- •South Kingstown High is the larger school with 688 students compared with 372.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Narragansett High School better than South Kingstown High?
On the Success Index (US), South Kingstown High ranks higher (81.5 vs 72.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Narragansett High School and South Kingstown High?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Narragansett and Wakefield in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Narragansett High School: 372. South Kingstown High: 688. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Narragansett High School and South Kingstown High rank in Rhode Island?
Narragansett High School is 11th of 57 and South Kingstown High is 4th of 57 among high schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).