Yarmouth Schools School District
School District · Yarmouth, Maine
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,663
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,663
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Evaluating Yarmouth Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Yarmouth 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.
Yarmouth Elementary School
Yarmouth · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Frank H Harrison Middle School
Yarmouth · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Yarmouth High School
Yarmouth · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Maine rank
#17 of 108
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.2
above Maine avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,119
+$2,263 vs Maine median
District size
1,663 students
Larger than Maine median
The short answer
Yarmouth Schools ranks #17 of 108 Maine districts by overall school rating. Yarmouth Schools's schools with real test data average 7.1/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Yarmouth Elementary School (7.3/10), Frank H Harrison Middle School (7.3/10), and Yarmouth High School (6.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Yarmouth Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yarmouth Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Frank H Harrison Middle School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Yarmouth High School | 6.7 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Yarmouth Schools
Yarmouth Schools is a Yarmouth, Maine school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 1,663 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.5:1. District-level spending was $21,119 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.3/10, Yarmouth Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Frank H Harrison Middle School, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Yarmouth Schools students show an average math proficiency of 79.9% and ELA proficiency of 84.5%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Yarmouth Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Yarmouth Schools with test data.
Schools in Yarmouth Schools
4 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Maine
- City
- Yarmouth
- Total Enrollment
- 1,663
- Teachers (FTE)
- 144
- District spending per student
- $21,119NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 3.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Yarmouth Schools?
Yarmouth Schools has 4 schools in total — 2 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 Yarmouth Schools?
The average composite rating for Yarmouth Schools is 7.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Yarmouth Schools?
Yarmouth Schools's district-level spending was $21,119 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Yarmouth Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Yarmouth Schools is 11.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Yarmouth Schools?
Frank H Harrison Middle School is the highest-rated school in Yarmouth Schools with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in Yarmouth Schools?
Across schools in Yarmouth Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 79.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 84.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Yarmouth Schools compare to other districts in Maine?
Yarmouth Schools has an average school rating of 7.3/10 across 4 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
- 7.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 79.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 84.5%
How we rate schools
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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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