~590
Public Schools
~230
School Administrative Units
~280 students
Avg. School Size
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Avg. School Size (students) | 280 | 530 |
National ranking
Maine ranks #23 of 29 states by per-pupil spending.
| #1 | New Jersey | $22,200 |
| #2 | Massachusetts | $21,300 |
| #3 | Illinois | $19,800 |
| #4 | Ohio | $15,100 |
| #5 | Virginia | $14,300 |
| #6 | Wisconsin | $14,300 |
| #7 | Washington | $14,300 |
| #8 | Michigan | $14,000 |
| #9 | Georgia | $12,400 |
| #10 | Missouri | $11,900 |
| #11 | North Carolina | $11,900 |
| #12 | Indiana | $11,500 |
| #13 | Tennessee | $11,300 |
| #14 | Arizona | $9,900 |
| #15 | Minnesota | 2,500 |
| #16 | Colorado | 1,900 |
| #17 | Kentucky | 1,470 |
| #18 | Louisiana | 1,350 |
| #19 | Oregon | 1,280 |
| #20 | Utah | 1,050 |
| #21 | Montana | 820 |
| #22 | South Dakota | 700 |
| #23 | Maine | 590 |
| #24 | New Hampshire | 480 |
| #25 | Rhode Island | 300 |
| #26 | Delaware | 220 |
| #27 | New Mexico | 89 |
| #28 | Wyoming | 49 |
| #29 | Vermont | 45 |
Overview
Maine schools are spread across small, often rural administrative units serving communities statewide. This decentralized Maine school system reflects the state's rural geography and low population density.
Did you know?
- Many Maine schools serve fewer than 200 students due to the state's rural population distribution.