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6 schools in RSU 13

Maine · 1,508 students · 4 cities

Within RSU 13, 6 public K-12 schools serve about 1,508 students, an average of 251 per school.

4-year change in RSU 13

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,508
-61 (-4%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How RSU 13 ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn MaineIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,508#44 of 85#5,447 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
6#24 of 85N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
9.3:1#4 of 85#190 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
53.6%#37 of 85#3,656 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
16.8%#39 of 59#6,017 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 13

Since 2017-18, the 5 district schools that reported both years went from 1,489 to 1,350 students (down 9%) and from 150 to 147 full-time teachers (down 2%), 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.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Oceanside High SchoolRocklandHigh09-12494
South SchoolRocklandElementaryPK-05311
Oceanside Middle SchoolThomastonMiddle06-08307
Thomaston Grammar SchoolThomastonElementaryPK-05164
Ash Point Community SchoolOwls HeadElementaryPK-05158
Cushing Community SchoolCushingElementaryKG-0574

About RSU 13

RSU 13 is a small Maine school district running 6 schools with combined enrollment near 1,508.

For a sense of the school types, RSU 13 is made up of 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Average enrollment per school in RSU 13 is about 251, lower than the Maine average of roughly 293.

Over the past 4-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,508 students, contracted 4% from the 1,569 reported in SY 2020-21.

In the discussion threads here, the community for RSU 13 discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does RSU 13 run?
RSU 13 has 6 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 1,508 students in Maine.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in RSU 13?
RSU 13 includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in RSU 13?
Oceanside High School is the largest public school in RSU 13 by enrollment, with approximately 494 students.
What grade levels does RSU 13 serve?
RSU 13 serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 6 schools.
What cities does RSU 13 serve?
RSU 13 operates schools in Rockland, Thomaston, Owls Head, Cushing across Maine.