For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 735 students in Wakefield, RI.
The top-ranked public high school in Wakefield, RI is South Kingstown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wakefield, RI public high school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Rhode Island public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Wakefield have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Rhode Island public high schools.
Wakefield, RI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Rhode Island average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Kingstown High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Rhode Island or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Wakefield, RI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Kingstown High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
215 Columbia Street
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1000
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Wakefield, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
301 Curtis Corner Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1333
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1333
Gr: 7-8 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
153 School St
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1200
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1200
Gr: PK | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
1157 South Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1200
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1200
Gr: PK | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
1157 South Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 792-9679
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 792-9679
Gr: K-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
101 High Street
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1400
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1400
Gr: PK | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Wakefield, RI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Wakefield, RI include South Kingstown High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wakefield?
1 public high schools are located in Wakefield.
What is the racial composition of students in Wakefield?
Wakefield public high schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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