Best Public Schools in Gray, ME

Summary:

The city of Gray, Maine is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in this area serve a predominantly white student population, with limited racial diversity. While the student-teacher ratios are relatively low, the schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 21.4% to 42.5%.

The standout schools in Gray include Gray-New Gloucester High School, which is ranked 17th out of 123 Maine high schools and has maintained a strong 4-star rating. The Gray-New Gloucester Middle School is also a top performer, ranked 16th out of 92 Maine middle schools with a 4-star rating. In contrast, Fiddlehead School of Arts & Science has the highest chronic absenteeism rate at 42.5%, which is an area of concern.

The schools in Gray serve students from varying socioeconomic backgrounds, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 13.02% to 28.91%. This diversity is reflected in the performance and rankings of the schools, with Russell School having the highest percentage of students from lower-income households. Overall, the schools in Gray, Maine offer a mix of strong academic performance and areas for improvement, providing parents with a range of educational options to consider.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MEA English Language Arts (2023)	MEA Mathematics (2023)	MEA Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Gray-New Gloucester High School	Public	9-12	10 Libby Hill Road	Gray	04039	Cumberland County	Regional School Unit 15/Maine School Admin District 15	No	No	No	No	(207) 657-3323	611	47	12.8	32.9%	552 (90.3%)	9 (1.5%)	12 (2.0%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (5.1%)	69.6	17^th of 123 public high schools	86.2%		56.2	51^st of 98 public high schools	48.0%	34	72.4	48.9	50.0	$17,775
Russell School	Public	K-2	8 Gray Park	Gray	04039	Cumberland County	Regional School Unit 15/Maine School Admin District 15	No	No	No	No	(207) 657-4929	202	20	10.3	38.6%	183 (90.6%)	5 (2.5%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.5%)								(n/a)				$20,059
Gray-New Gloucester Middle School	Public	5-8	31 Libby Hill Road	Gray	04039	Cumberland County	Regional School Unit 15/Maine School Admin District 15	No	No	No	No	(207) 657-4994	498	43	11.6	30.7%	459 (92.2%)	9 (1.8%)	9 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.2%)	47.4	47^th of 96 public middle schools	51.0%		59.9	40^th of 93 public middle schools	57.0%	7	71.2	39.4	32.0	$17,306
Fiddlehead School of Arts & Science	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	25 Shaker Rd	Gray	04039	Cumberland County	Fiddlehead School of Arts and Sciences	Yes	No	No	Yes	(207) 688-3727	197	12	16.5	9.1%	182 (92.4%)	3 (1.5%)	3 (1.5%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.0%)	55.1	146^th of 290 public elementary schools	49.7%		51.3	97^th of 210 public elementary schools	53.8%	49	69.8	40.6	54.1	$11,912

Cities Near Gray

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
New Gloucester	4.48 mi	2	45^th
Windham	5.65 mi	4	123^rd
Raymond	6.15 mi	2	71^st
Cumberland	7.47 mi	4	8^th
Pownal	7.66 mi	1	51^st

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maine Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.