Augusta Public Schools School District
School District · Augusta, Maine
Avg Rating
4.6
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,789
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Avg Rating
4.6
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,789
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Evaluating Augusta Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Augusta Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Cony Middle School
Augusta · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lillian Parks Hussey School
Augusta · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lincoln School
Augusta · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Maine rank
#103 of 108
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.6
below Maine avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,789
$2,067 vs Maine median
District size
2,176 students
Larger than Maine median
The short answer
Augusta Public Schools ranks #103 of 108 Maine districts by overall school rating. Augusta Public Schools's schools with real test data average 4.6/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Cony Middle School (6.5/10), Lillian Parks Hussey School (5.3/10), and Lincoln School (5.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Augusta Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cony Middle School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Lillian Parks Hussey School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Lincoln School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Cony | 4.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Farrington School | 3.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Sylvio J Gilbert School | 2.8 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Augusta Public Schools
Augusta Public Schools is a Augusta, Maine school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 2,176 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.5:1. The district invests $16,789 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.6/10, Augusta Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Cony Middle School, which has a composite score of 6.5/10.
In standardized testing, Augusta Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 51.7% and ELA proficiency of 63.6%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Augusta Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Augusta Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Augusta Public Schools
6 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Maine
- City
- Augusta
- Total Enrollment
- 2,176
- Teachers (FTE)
- 189
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Augusta Public Schools?
Augusta Public Schools has 6 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Augusta Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Augusta Public Schools is 4.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Augusta Public Schools?
Augusta Public Schools spends $16,789 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Augusta Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Augusta Public Schools is 11.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Augusta Public Schools?
Cony Middle School is the highest-rated school in Augusta Public Schools with a composite score of 6.5/10.
What are the test scores in Augusta Public Schools?
Across schools in Augusta Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 63.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Augusta Public Schools compare to other districts in Maine?
Augusta Public Schools has an average school rating of 4.6/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Maine by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 63.6%
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Compare Augusta Public Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Bangor Public Schools (10)
- Rsu 17/msad 17 (10)
- Auburn Public Schools (8)
- Lewiston Public Schools (8)
- Rsu 03/msad 03 (8)
- Rsu 06/msad 06 (8)
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- Rsu 18 (8)
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- Rsu 57/msad 57 (7)
- Rsu 60/msad 60 (7)
- Rsu 75/msad 75 (7)
- Rsu 01 - Lkrsu (7)
- Rsu 22 (7)
- Rsu 71 (7)
- Biddeford Public Schools (6)
- Sanford Public Schools (6)
- Scarborough Public Schools (6)
- Rsu 11/msad 11 (6)
- Rsu 79/msad 01 (6)
- Westbrook Public Schools (6)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Maine Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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