Marshwood High School

260 Dow Highway
South Berwick, ME 03908
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 669 students in grades 9-12, Marshwood High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 669 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in ME)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 85-89% (Top 20%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 10%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Marshwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

School Overview

Marshwood High School's student population of 669 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
669 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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School Rankings

Marshwood High School ranks within the top 20% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marshwood High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ME)
#58 out of 512 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Marshwood High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
82%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Marshwood High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
84%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Marshwood High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Marshwood High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Marshwood High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Marshwood High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
91%
86%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Marshwood High School and the percentage of White public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Marshwood High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maine.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Marshwood High School and the public school average diversity score of Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90-94%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Marshwood High School and public school graduation rate of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Marshwood High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Marshwood High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marshwood High School's ranking?
Marshwood High School is ranked #58 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Marshwood High School often compared to?
Marshwood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like York High School, Kennebunk High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Marshwood High School?
The graduation rate of Marshwood High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Marshwood High School?
669 students attend Marshwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Marshwood High School students are White, 3% 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 Marshwood High School?
Marshwood High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Marshwood High School offer ?
Marshwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Marshwood High School part of?
Marshwood High School is part of RSU 35/MSAD 35 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 669 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 85-89% (Top 20%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 10%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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