📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 17 Rated Districts in Cumberland County, ME
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Cape Elizabeth Public Schools | Cape Elizabeth | 10/10 Excellent | 99th |
| #2 | Falmouth Public Schools | Falmouth | 10/10 Excellent | 99th |
| #3 | Yarmouth School Department | Yarmouth | 10/10 Excellent | 95th |
| #4 | School Administrative District 51 | Cumberland | 10/10 Excellent | 94th |
| #5 | Regional School Unit 05 | Freeport | 10/10 Excellent | 92nd |
| #6 | Scarborough School Department | Scarborough | 10/10 Excellent | 92nd |
| #7 | Gorham Public Schools | Gorham | 10/10 Excellent | 90th |
| #8 | Chebeague Island Public Schools | Chebeague Island | 9/10 Excellent | 83rd |
| #9 | School Administrative District 15 | Gray | 7/10 Good | 68th |
| #10 | Brunswick Public Schools | Brunswick | 7/10 Good | 65th |
| #11 | Regional School Unit 14 | Windham | 6/10 Average | 53rd |
| #12 | South Portland Public Schools | South Portland | 4/10 Below Average | 35th |
| #13 | Portland Public Schools | Portland | 2/10 Poor | 19th |
| #14 | Long Island Public Schools | Long Island | 2/10 Poor | 13th |
| #15 | School Administrative District 61 | Bridgton | 2/10 Poor | 13th |
| #16 | Westbrook Public Schools | Westbrook | 1/10 Poor | 9th |
| #17 | Sebago Public Schools | Sebago | 1/10 Poor | 8th |
Best School Districts in Cumberland County, Maine (2026)
This page lists the 17 public school districts headquartered in Cumberland County, Maine that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using EDFacts 2021–22 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Maine, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Cumberland County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Cumberland County, Maine? ▼
Among the 17 rated districts in Cumberland County, Maine, 2 share the top position at 10/10 (Excellent), 99th percentile of Maine districts on EDFacts 2021–22 reading and math proficiency: Cape Elizabeth Public Schools (Cape Elizabeth); Falmouth Public Schools (Falmouth).
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (EDFacts 2021–22), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Maine and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.