Top Rankings
South Bristol Public Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 59 students in South Bristol Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Maine.
Public School in South Bristol Public School have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 90% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
1 School
596 Schools
# Students
59 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
9 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Bristol Public Schools, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 182 school districts in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#14 out of 189 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
37%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥50%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.26
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
3%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
98%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,271 is higher than the state median of $21,600. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $36,322 is higher than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,271
$21,600
Spending / Student
$36,322
$21,191
Best South Bristol Public Schools Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Bristol Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2024 State Route 129
Damariscotta, ME 04543
(207) 644-8177
Damariscotta, ME 04543
(207) 644-8177
Gr: PK-8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Bristol Public Schools?
South Bristol Public Schools manages 1 public schools serving 59 students.
What is the rank of South Bristol Public Schools?
South Bristol Public Schools is ranked #15 out of 182 school districts in Maine (top 10%) 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Bristol Public Schools?
98% of South Bristol Public Schools students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Bristol Public Schools?
South Bristol Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is South Bristol Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $36,322 is higher than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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