In 1901, the State Board of Education in Rhode Island approved the establishment of the Wickford Academy (now known as the North Kingstown Senior High School).

[4][5] Elizabeth Beisel, a 2010 graduate of North Kingstown Senior High School, is a former international swimmer who won two Olympic medals.

[6] Peter F. Neronha, a 1981 graduate of North Kingstown Senior High School, is the current Attorney General of Rhode Island and former United States Attorney for the District of Rhode Island.

Liz Beretta-Perik, a 1981 graduate of North Kingstown Senior High School is the current chairwoman of Rhode Island Democratic Party Aaron Thomas, a former teacher, and basketball coach, was accused of "engaging in 'sexual contact' with two victims" and currently faces charges of second-degree child molestation and second-degree sexual assault.

[7] He is accused of performing "naked fat testing" on various students over the course of his two decades as a basketball coach, and is currently awaiting trial.