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Best High Schools in Zip Code 02879


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688
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Top rankedSouth Kingstown High11th of 60 Rhode Island high schools
Summary:

The 02879 zip code is home to a single high-performing high school, South Kingstown High School, which serves students in grades 9-12 in the South Kingstown school district. This standout institution has consistently maintained a top-11 ranking among Rhode Island's 60 high schools, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

South Kingstown High School boasts impressive academic achievements, with 84.0% of students graduating within four years and significantly higher proficiency rates in SAT/English Language Arts (79%), PSAT10/English Language Arts (75.3%), and PSAT10/Mathematics (39.7%) compared to district and state averages. The school's relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (17.55%) suggests a more affluent student population, and its high spending of $20,635 per student may contribute to its strong performance. Additionally, the school's favorable student-teacher ratio of 10.9 allows for more personalized attention and support for students.

Overall, South Kingstown High School stands out as a high-performing institution that has consistently delivered excellent academic outcomes for its students. The school's strong test scores, graduation rates, and rankings indicate that it is providing a quality education and preparing its students for success beyond high school.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Rhode Island Department of Education.

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