Education is the cornerstone of a thriving society, and the quality of a school district plays a crucial role in shaping the future of its students. In the beautiful state of Maine, there are several outstanding school districts that prioritize excellence in education.
This article highlights the top 7 best school districts in Maine, based on various factors such as student population, teacher-student ratio, graduation rates, standardized test scores, top-rated colleges attended by graduates, and per-student spending.
Top 7 Best School Districts in Maine
- Cape Elizabeth School District
- Falmouth School District
- Yarmouth School District
- Scarborough School District
- Cumberland School District
- Brunswick School District
- Wells-Ogunquit Community School District
Cape Elizabeth School District
- Total number of students: 1,729
- Teacher-student ratio: 1:14
- High graduation rate: 98%
- Average SAT score: 1340
- Average ACT score: 29
- Top-rated colleges attended by graduates: Bowdoin College, University of Maine, Bates College
- Amount spent per student: $18,500
Falmouth School District
- Total number of students: 2,315
- Teacher-student ratio: 1:13
- High graduation rate: 96%
- Average SAT score: 1390
- Average ACT score: 30
- Top-rated colleges attended by graduates: Colby College, Harvard University, Dartmouth College
- Amount spent per student: $19,800
Yarmouth School District
- Total number of students: 1,840
- Teacher-student ratio: 1:12
- High graduation rate: 97%
- Average SAT score: 1360
- Average ACT score: 29
- Top-rated colleges attended by graduates: Brown University, University of Southern Maine, Boston College
- Amount spent per student: $17,500
Scarborough School District
- Total number of students: 3,827
- Teacher-student ratio: 1:15
- High graduation rate: 95%
- Average SAT score: 1320
- Average ACT score: 28
- Top-rated colleges attended by graduates: University of New England, University of Maine, University of Vermont
- Amount spent per student: $16,800
Cumberland School District
- Total number of students: 2,478
- Teacher-student ratio: 1:14
- High graduation rate: 97%
- Average SAT score: 1340
- Average ACT score: 29
- Top-rated colleges attended by graduates: University of New Hampshire, University of Maine, University of Massachusetts
- Amount spent per student: $17,200
Brunswick School District
- Total number of students: 2,870
- Teacher-student ratio: 1:13
- High graduation rate: 94%
- Average SAT score: 1300
- Average ACT score: 27
- Top-rated colleges attended by graduates: Bowdoin College, University of Southern Maine, University of Maine
- Amount spent per student: $16,500
Wells-Ogunquit Community School District
- Total number of students: 1,865
- Teacher-student ratio: 1:12
- High graduation rate: 95%
- Average SAT score: 1310
- Average ACT score: 28
- Top-rated colleges attended by graduates: University of New Hampshire, University of Maine, University of Vermont
- Amount spent per student: $16,300
