Mahadev Maitri Foundation
US Initiatives

Brunswick Public Schools

Maine · Public School District
4
Schools
2,363
Students
$19,574
Per-Pupil Spend
+36% nat'l
29.7%
Free Lunch Rate
-23pp vs nat'l
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Brunswick Public Schools is a public school district in Maine serving 2,363 students across 4 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,574 is above average for a US public school district. 30% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 34/100.

⇄ Compare with another district
All Schools (4)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary03–05522
Kate Furbish Elementary SchoolPK–02600
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Brunswick Jr High School06–08518
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Brunswick High School09–12723
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,574+36% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
32%
60%
State
32.2%
Local (property tax)
60.1%
Federal
7.7%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (60%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
4
Schools
2,363
Students
30%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score34/100
StateMaine →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $19,574 per pupil — 36% above the national average of $14,347.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 34/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Limited school choice
With only 4 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Brunswick Public Schools?
Brunswick Public Schools has 4 public schools, serving a total of 2,363 students.
What is the graduation rate for Brunswick Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Brunswick Public Schools spend per student?
Brunswick Public Schools spends $19,574 per pupil — 36% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Brunswick Public Schools?
30% of students in Brunswick Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Brunswick Public Schools?
No, Brunswick Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Brunswick Public Schools serve?
Brunswick Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Brunswick Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Brunswick Public Schools is 34/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.