How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Bangor Public Schools | Wiscasset Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bangor, Maine | Wiscasset, Maine |
| Total Enrollment | 3,454 | 461 |
| Number of Schools | 10 | 2 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Bangor Public Schools | Wiscasset Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,978 | $23,175 |
| Federal Revenue | 10.1% | 7.0% |
| State Revenue | 44.5% | 28.2% |
| Local Revenue | 45.4% | 64.8% |
Bangor Public Schools
Federal State Local
Wiscasset Public Schools
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Bangor Public Schools | Wiscasset Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 80.1% | 92.0% |
| African American | 6.2% | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian | 3.8% | 2.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 42.4% | 35.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Bangor Public Schools | Wiscasset Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 21 | — |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 369:1 | 168.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.0% | — |
School Types
Bangor Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Wiscasset Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.