Narragansett Pier School vs South Kingstown High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Narragansett Pier School
Narragansett · Public middle · Grades 5–8
263 students
South Kingstown High
Wakefield · Public high · Grades 9–12
688 students
| Measure | Narragansett Pier School Narragansett, Rhode Island | South Kingstown High Wakefield, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #14 of 58 | #4 of 57 |
| National rank | #5465 of 15,369 | #1053 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 263 | 688 |
| Enrollment | 263 | 688 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30% | 25.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 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 60.1).
- •South Kingstown High does better on math proficiency (63% vs 39%).
- •South Kingstown High does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 52%).
- •South Kingstown High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.7% vs 30%).
- •South Kingstown High does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.2).
- •South Kingstown High is the larger school with 688 students compared with 263.
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 Pier School better than South Kingstown High?
On the Success Index (US), South Kingstown High ranks higher (81.5 vs 60.1 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 Pier School and South Kingstown High?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Narragansett and Wakefield in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Narragansett Pier School: 263. South Kingstown High: 688. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Narragansett Pier School and South Kingstown High rank in Rhode Island?
Narragansett Pier School is 14th of 58 and South Kingstown High is 4th of 57 among middle schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).