Top Rankings
RSU 39 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,213 students in RSU 39 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in RSU 39 School District have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
3 Schools
596 Schools
# Students
1,213 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
97 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
RSU 39 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 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#100 out of 222 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Graduation Rate
87%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.26
# American Indian Students
33 Students
1,264 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
2,182 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
30 Students
5,863 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
24 Students
8,328 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
1,056 Students
143,337 Students
% White Students
87%
86%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
154 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
65 Students
6,344 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
67
6,300
# Students in K Grade:
76
11,591
# Students in 1st Grade:
75
11,941
# Students in 2nd Grade:
85
12,668
# Students in 3rd Grade:
79
11,987
# Students in 4th Grade:
84
12,501
# Students in 5th Grade:
71
12,500
# Students in 6th Grade:
75
12,284
# Students in 7th Grade:
70
12,587
# Students in 8th Grade:
91
12,758
# Students in 9th Grade:
97
12,450
# Students in 10th Grade:
109
12,696
# Students in 11th Grade:
134
12,731
# Students in 12th Grade:
100
12,478
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,495 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,600. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,177 is higher than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,495
$21,600
Spending / Student
$30,177
$21,191
Best RSU 39 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Caribou Community School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24 Bennett Dr
Caribou, ME 04736
(207) 493-4240
Caribou, ME 04736
(207) 493-4240
Grades: PK-8
| 773 students
Rank: #22.
Caribou High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
308 Sweden St
Caribou, ME 04736
(207) 493-4260
Caribou, ME 04736
(207) 493-4260
Grades: 9-12
| 440 students
Rank: n/an/a
Caribou Regionaltechnology Center
Vocational School
308 Sweden Street, Suite 1
Caribou, ME 04736
(207) 493-4270
Caribou, ME 04736
(207) 493-4270
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to RSU 39 School District?
RSU 39 School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,213 students.
What is the rank of RSU 39 School District?
RSU 39 School District is ranked #96 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Maine school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in RSU 39 School District?
87% of RSU 39 School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of RSU 39 School District?
RSU 39 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is RSU 39 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,177 is higher than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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