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Yarmouth Schools

Maine · Public School District
4
Schools
1,679
Students
$19,575
Per-Pupil Spend
+36% nat'l
8.0%
Free Lunch Rate
-44pp vs nat'l
97.5%
Graduation Rate
+11.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Yarmouth Schools is a public school district in Maine serving 1,679 students across 4 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,575 is above average for a US public school district. Only 8% 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 40/100.

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All Schools (4)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
William H Rowe SchoolPK–01281
Yarmouth Elementary School02–05472
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Frank H Harrison Middle School06–08380
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Yarmouth High School09–12546
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,575+36% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
27%
70%
State
27.5%
Local (property tax)
69.6%
Federal
2.9%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (70%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
4
Schools
1,679
Students
8%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.5%
Opportunity Score40/100
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 $19,575 per pupil — 36% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 8% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
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 Yarmouth Schools?
Yarmouth Schools has 4 public schools, serving a total of 1,679 students.
What is the graduation rate for Yarmouth Schools?
The graduation rate is 97.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Yarmouth Schools spend per student?
Yarmouth Schools spends $19,575 per pupil — 36% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Yarmouth Schools?
8% of students in Yarmouth Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Yarmouth Schools?
No, Yarmouth Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Yarmouth Schools serve?
Yarmouth Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Yarmouth Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Yarmouth Schools is 40/100. 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.