Top Rankings
Gorham School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,830 students in Gorham School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in Gorham School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 91% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
5 Schools
593 Schools
# Students
2,830 Students
166,401 Students
# Teachers
218 Teachers
15,177 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gorham School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 182 school districts in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#30 out of 189 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
37%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)93%
86%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16.3%
28.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.28
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
4%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% White
86%
85%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,290 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,146. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,666 is less than the state median of $22,012. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$3,685 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$53 MM
$3,663 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,290
$22,146
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$18,666
$22,012
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Gorham School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Narragansett Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
284 Main Street
Gorham, ME 04038
(207) 222-1250
Gorham, ME 04038
(207) 222-1250
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Gorham Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
106 Weeks Road
Gorham, ME 04038
(207) 222-1220
Gorham, ME 04038
(207) 222-1220
Gr: 6-8 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Great Falls Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
73 Justice Way
Gorham, ME 04038
(207) 222-1050
Gorham, ME 04038
(207) 222-1050
Gr: K-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Village Elementary School-gorham
(Math: 54% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12 Robie Street
Gorham, ME 04038
(207) 222-1300
Gorham, ME 04038
(207) 222-1300
Gr: K-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Gorham High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
41 Morrill Avenue
Gorham, ME 04038
(207) 222-1100
Gorham, ME 04038
(207) 222-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gorham School District?
Gorham School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,830 students.
What is the rank of Gorham School District?
Gorham School District is ranked #31 out of 182 school districts in Maine (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Maine school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gorham School District?
86% of Gorham School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gorham School District?
Gorham School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Gorham School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,666 is less than the state median of $22,012. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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