For the 2025 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 52% (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 93%, which is more than the Rhode Island average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Kingstown High School, with 93% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Kingstown High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
215 Columbia Street
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1000
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 735 students
Wakefield, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
301 Curtis Corner Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1333
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1333
Grades: 7-8
| 412 students
1157 South Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1200
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1200
Grades: PK
| 78 students
1157 South Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 792-9679
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 792-9679
Grades: K-5
| 231 students
101 High Street
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1400
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1400
Grades: PK
| 61 students
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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