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Falmouth Public Schools

Maine · Public School District
3
Schools
1,989
Students
$21,506
Per-Pupil Spend
+50% nat'l
3.8%
Free Lunch Rate
-48pp vs nat'l
97.5%
Graduation Rate
+11.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Falmouth Public Schools is a public school district in Maine serving 1,989 students across 3 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $21,506 is above average for a US public school district. Only 4% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body.

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All Schools (3)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Falmouth Elementary SchoolKG–05843
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Falmouth Middle School06–08440
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Falmouth High School09–12706
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,506+50% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
29%
67%
State
28.9%
Local (property tax)
67.5%
Federal
3.6%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (67%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
3
Schools
1,989
Students
4%
Free Lunch
$22K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.5%
Opportunity Score—
StateMaine →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.5% graduation rate — 11.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $21,506 per pupil — 50% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 4% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Limited school choice
With only 3 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Falmouth Public Schools?
Falmouth Public Schools has 3 public schools, serving a total of 1,989 students.
What is the graduation rate for Falmouth Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 97.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Falmouth Public Schools spend per student?
Falmouth Public Schools spends $21,506 per pupil — 50% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Falmouth Public Schools?
4% of students in Falmouth Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Falmouth Public Schools?
No, Falmouth Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Falmouth Public Schools serve?
Falmouth Public Schools serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
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.