Falmouth High School vs. Yarmouth High School
Should you attend Falmouth High School or Yarmouth High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Falmouth High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Yarmouth High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 669 students in grades 9-12, Falmouth High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 554 students in grades 9-12, Yarmouth High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
669 students
554 students
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
50 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#83 out of 500 schools in ME
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#306 out of 500 schools in ME
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
70-74%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
135
119
Grade 10 Students
161
142
Grade 11 Students
181
142
Grade 12 Students
192
151
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
3%
% Black
2%
4%
% White
89%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
Diversity Score
0.21
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%