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8 schools in RSU 09

Maine · 2,276 students · 3 cities

RSU 09, Maine runs 8 public K-12 schools today, teaching approximately 2,276 students across 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

4-year change in RSU 09

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,276
+70 (+3%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How RSU 09 ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn MaineIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
2,276#19 of 85#4,030 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
7#10 of 85N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
12.0:1#56 of 85#2,035 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
56.7%#25 of 85#3,248 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
12.3%#55 of 59#6,379 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside RSU 09

Since 2017-18, the 7 district schools that reported both years went from 2,373 to 2,276 students (down 4%) and from 182 to 190 full-time teachers (up 4%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.

About RSU 09

RSU 09 is a middle-population public-school district in Maine. The district maintains 8 schools and serves approximately 2,276 students.

In terms of grade levels, RSU 09 covers 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment climbed 3%: 2,206 students in SY 2020-21 versus 2,276 in SY 2024-25.

On allk12, the community for RSU 09 discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in RSU 09?
RSU 09 operates 8 public K-12 schools in Maine, serving approximately 2,276 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in RSU 09?
RSU 09 includes 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in RSU 09?
Mt Blue High School is the largest public school in RSU 09 by enrollment, with approximately 720 students.
What grade levels does RSU 09 serve?
RSU 09 serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 8 schools.
What cities does RSU 09 serve?
RSU 09 operates schools in Farmington, Wilton, New Sharon across Maine.