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Augusta Public Schools

Maine · Public School District
6
Schools
2,213
Students
$17,884
Per-Pupil Spend
+25% nat'l
49.2%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
82.0%
Graduation Rate
-4.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Augusta Public Schools is a public school district in Maine serving 2,213 students across 6 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 82.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,884 is above average for a US public school district. 49% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 43/100.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Farrington SchoolKG–06303
Lillian Parks Hussey SchoolKG–06260
Lincoln SchoolKG–06310
Sylvio J Gilbert SchoolPK–06335
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Cony Middle School07–08320
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Cony09–12685
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,884+25% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
57%
40%
State
56.8%
Local (property tax)
40.4%
Federal
2.8%

State funding accounts for 57% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
6
Schools
2,213
Students
49%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate82.0%
Opportunity Score43/100
StateMaine →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $17,884 per pupil — 25% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Augusta Public Schools?
Augusta Public Schools has 6 public schools, serving a total of 2,213 students.
What is the graduation rate for Augusta Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 82.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Augusta Public Schools spend per student?
Augusta Public Schools spends $17,884 per pupil — 25% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Augusta Public Schools?
49% of students in Augusta Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Augusta Public Schools?
No, Augusta Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Augusta Public Schools serve?
Augusta Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Augusta Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Augusta 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.