South Kingstown High vs The Compass School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Kingstown High
Wakefield · Public high · Grades 9–12
688 students
The Compass School
Kingston · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
217 students
| Measure | South Kingstown High Wakefield, Rhode Island | The Compass School Kingston, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #4 of 57 | #34 of 172 |
| National rank | #1053 of 16,910 | #10837 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 688 | 217 |
| Enrollment | 688 | 217 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.7% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 47% |
| city | Wakefield | Kingston |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Kingstown High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.5 vs 70.7).
- •South Kingstown High does better on math proficiency (63% vs 47%).
- •South Kingstown High does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 62%).
- •The Compass School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18% vs 25.7%).
- •South Kingstown High does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.4).
- •South Kingstown High is the larger school with 688 students compared with 217.
- •South Kingstown High is a public school while The Compass School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 South Kingstown High better than The Compass School?
On the Success Index (US), South Kingstown High ranks higher (81.5 vs 70.7 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 South Kingstown High and The Compass School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Wakefield and Kingston in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Kingstown High: 688. The Compass School: 217. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Kingstown High and The Compass School rank in Rhode Island?
South Kingstown High is 4th of 57 and The Compass School is 34th of 172 among high schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).