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Gorham Public Schools

Maine · Public School District
5
Schools
2,737
Students
$18,388
Per-Pupil Spend
+28% nat'l
16.8%
Free Lunch Rate
-35pp vs nat'l
97.5%
Graduation Rate
+11.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Gorham Public Schools is a public school district in Maine serving 2,737 students across 5 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,388 is above average for a US public school district. Only 17% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 43/100.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Great Falls Elementary SchoolKG–05485
Narragansett Elementary SchoolPK–05368
Village Elementary School-GorhamKG–05433
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Gorham Middle School06–08641
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Gorham High School09–12810
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,388+28% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
48%
44%
State
48.4%
Local (property tax)
44.2%
Federal
7.4%

Funding is shared between state (48%) and local sources (44%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
5
Schools
2,737
Students
17%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.5%
Opportunity Score43/100
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 $18,388 per pupil — 28% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 17% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Gorham Public Schools?
Gorham Public Schools has 5 public schools, serving a total of 2,737 students.
What is the graduation rate for Gorham Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 97.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Gorham Public Schools spend per student?
Gorham Public Schools spends $18,388 per pupil — 28% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Gorham Public Schools?
17% of students in Gorham Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Gorham Public Schools?
No, Gorham Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Gorham Public Schools serve?
Gorham Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Gorham Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Gorham Public Schools is 43/100. 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.