RSU 24 School District

2165 Us Highway 1
Sullivan, ME 04664
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 771 students in RSU 24 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in RSU 24 School District have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
6 Schools
596 Schools
# Students
771 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
87 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

RSU 24 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 191 school districts in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ME)
#111 out of 222 school districts
(Top 50%)
83%
82%
82%
84%
40-44%
37%
(20-21)
≥90%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.26
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
3%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
90%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $28,150 is higher than the state median of $21,600. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $48,637 is higher than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (ME)
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,150
$21,600
Spending / Student
$48,637
$21,191

Best RSU 24 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cave Hill School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1205 Eastbrook Road
Franklin, ME 04634
(207) 565-3638
Grades: PK-5
| 56 students
Rank: #22.
Sumner Memorial High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2456 Us Hwy 1
Sullivan, ME 04664
(207) 422-3510
Grades: 9-12
| 246 students
Rank: #33.
Ella Lewis School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15 Old Village Road
Steuben, ME 04680
(207) 546-2430
Grades: PK-5
| 83 students
Rank: #44.
Peninsula School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
71 Main Street
Prospect Harbor, ME 04669
(207) 963-2003
Grades: PK-5
| 76 students
Rank: #55.
Mountain View School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
542 Bert Gray Road
Sullivan, ME 04664
(207) 422-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 144 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sumner Middle School
2456 Us Hwy 1
Sullivan, ME 04664
(207) 422-3510
Grades: 6-8
| 166 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to RSU 24 School District?
RSU 24 School District manages 6 public schools serving 771 students.
What is the rank of RSU 24 School District?
RSU 24 School District is ranked #116 out of 191 school districts in Maine (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 24 School District?
90% of RSU 24 School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 24 School District?
RSU 24 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 24 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $48,637 is higher than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 771 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in ME)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 83% (Top 50%)
  • : 82% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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