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3 schools in RSU 20

Maine · 396 students · 1 city

Parents inside RSU 20 pick from 3 public K-12 options, with combined enrollment of about 396 students (an average school size of 132).

4-year change in RSU 20

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
396
-5 (-1%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Inside RSU 20

Since 2017-18, the 3 district schools that reported both years went from 522 to 396 students (down 24%) and from 42 to 45 full-time teachers (up 7%), 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
Searsport ElementarySearsportElementaryPK-05167
Searsport District High SchoolSearsportHigh09-12121
Searsport District Middle SchoolSearsportMiddle06-08108

About RSU 20

Across 3 schools, RSU 20 hosts about 396 students in Maine. By footprint it is a low-population district.

For a sense of the school types, RSU 20 is made up of 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

On a per-school basis, RSU 20 runs about 132 students per school, 55% noticeably below the state mean of roughly 293.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 396 students, remained close to its prior level from the 401 reported in SY 2020-21.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for RSU 20 discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does RSU 20 run?
RSU 20 has 3 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 396 students in Maine.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in RSU 20?
RSU 20 includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in RSU 20?
Searsport Elementary is the largest public school in RSU 20 by enrollment, with approximately 167 students.
What grade levels does RSU 20 serve?
RSU 20 serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 3 schools.