South Kingstown High vs W B Cooley & Acad Internationa
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Rhode Island, United States, 40 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
W B Cooley & Acad Internationa
Providence · Public high · Grades 9–12
685 students
| Measure | South Kingstown High Wakefield, Rhode Island | W B Cooley & Acad Internationa Providence, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4 of 57 | #52 of 57 |
| National rank | #1053 of 16,910 | #16062 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 688 | 685 |
| Enrollment | 688 | 685 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.7% | 82.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 2.5% |
| city | Wakefield | Providence |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Kingstown High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.5 vs 15.0).
- •South Kingstown High does better on math proficiency (63% vs 2.5%).
- •South Kingstown High does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 7.5%).
- •South Kingstown High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.7% vs 82.9%).
- •South Kingstown High does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.4).
- •South Kingstown High is the larger school with 688 students compared with 685.
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 W B Cooley & Acad Internationa?
On the Success Index (US), South Kingstown High ranks higher (81.5 vs 15.0 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 W B Cooley & Acad Internationa?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Wakefield and Providence in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Kingstown High: 688. W B Cooley & Acad Internationa: 685. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Kingstown High and W B Cooley & Acad Internationa rank in Rhode Island?
South Kingstown High is 4th of 57 and W B Cooley & Acad Internationa is 52nd of 57 among high schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).