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Marshwood High School

Public Grades 9-12

5^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 119 Maine High Schools

Better than 96% of Maine high schools

Summary

Marshwood High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in South Berwick, Maine, part of the Regional School Unit 35/Maine School Admin District 35. This top-performing school has consistently ranked among the best in the state, delivering strong academic outcomes and a supportive learning environment for its students.

Marshwood High School's academic performance is truly impressive, with 85.45% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 66.06% in Mathematics, and 56% in Science - all significantly higher than the state and district averages. The school's four-year graduation rates have also been consistently high, ranging from 87.3% to 93.4% over the past few years, exceeding the state and district averages. Additionally, Marshwood High School has shown strong performance across different student subgroups, ranking 8th out of 107 Maine high schools for female students and 4th out of 108 for male students in the 2024-2025 school year.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Kennebunk High School, Sanford High School, and Robert W Traip Academy, Marshwood High School consistently outperforms them in academic metrics and overall school rankings, making it a regional leader in education. While the school's performance is impressive, there may be room for improvement in supporting students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, as the school ranked 42nd out of 108 Maine high schools for this student population in the 2024-2025 school year.

659

Students ?

12.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$23,427

Per pupil spending ?

15.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

260 Dow Highway
South Berwick, ME 03908

(207) 384-4500

District: Regional School Unit 35/Maine School Admin District 35

Feeder schools for Marshwood High School:

Elementary:	Central School
	Eliot Elementary School
	Marshwood Great Works School
Middle:	Marshwood Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.7%

Hispanic:

2.7%

Two or more races:

2.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 89th percentile in 2015 → 96th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Maine average (70% vs 53% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 4% of Maine high schools

✓95% graduate in 4 years — above the Maine average (89%)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school70%

District avg68%

Maine avg53%

5^th of 119

Maine public high schools ?

Top 4%▲ up 7 pts since 2015

From top 11% (2015) to top 4% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

21^st of 176Regional School Unit 35/Maine School Admin District 35 among Maine districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	90.1	5 of 119	95.8%	★★★★★
2024	86.5	6 of 121	95.0%	★★★★★
2023	80.2	9 of 123	92.7%	★★★★★
2022	57.2	47 of 98	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	54.9	62 of 82	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	82.5	19 of 114	83.3%	★★★★☆
2018	91.2	10 of 114	91.2%	★★★★★
2017	80.2	19 of 111	82.9%	★★★★☆
2016	81.5	18 of 111	83.8%	★★★★☆
2015	67.4	11 of 98	88.8%	★★★★☆
2013	88.5	8 of 106	92.5%	★★★★★
2012	89.7	10 of 107	90.7%	★★★★★
2011	87.7	9 of 105	91.4%	★★★★★
2010	86.0	12 of 103	88.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	89.7	8 of 107	92.5%	★★★★★
2021	77.3	9 of 22	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	75.3	21 of 92	77.2%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	43.5	42 of 108	61.1%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	90.6	4 of 108	96.3%	★★★★★
2021	7.3	21 of 22	4.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	79.8	17 of 92	81.5%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	83.0	7 of 57	87.7%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2025)96th percentile~ school

Female (2025)93rd percentile-3 vs school

White (2025)88th percentile-8 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)61st percentile-35 vs school

By subject vs Maine (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts85%+22 vs state

Mathematics66%+17 vs state

Science56%+20 vs state

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Schools Near Marshwood High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MEA English Language Arts (2025)	MEA Mathematics (2025)	MEA Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Marshwood High School	Public	9-12	260 Dow Highway	South Berwick	03908	York County	Regional School Unit 35/Maine School Admin District 35	No	No	No	No	(207) 384-4500	659	51	12.9	15.3%	604 (91.7%)	10 (1.5%)	18 (2.7%)	7 (1.1%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (2.3%)	90.1	5^th of 119 public high schools	95.8%		86.5	6^th of 121 public high schools	95.0%	1	85.5	66.1	56.0	$23,427
Noble High School	Public	8-12	100 Noble Way	North Berwick	03906	York County	Regional School Unit 60/Maine School Admin District 60	No	No	No	No	(207) 284-3000	1,134	94	12.0	35.2%	1,027 (90.6%)	10 (0.9%)	39 (3.4%)	12 (1.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (3.9%)								(n/a)				$21,200
Robert W Traip Academy	Public	9-12	12 Williams Avenue	Kittery	03904	York County	Kittery Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 439-1121	294	30	9.8	20.1%	229 (77.9%)	7 (2.4%)	30 (10.2%)	10 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.1%)	31.9	79^th of 119 public high schools	33.6%		40.2	63^rd of 121 public high schools	47.9%	16	60.9	45.3	24.7	$29,337
York High School	Public	9-12	1 Robert Stevens Drive	York	03909	York County	York Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 363-3621	498	52	9.5	21.7%	456 (91.6%)	4 (0.8%)	13 (2.6%)	7 (1.4%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.0%)	83	9^th of 119 public high schools	92.4%		65.4	19^th of 121 public high schools	84.3%	10	70.9	66.1	56.4	$32,917
Wells High School	Public	9-12	200 Sanford RD	Wells	04090	York County	Wells-Ogunquit Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 646-7011	422	37	11.3	17.5%	381 (90.3%)	7 (1.7%)	12 (2.8%)	9 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.6%)	64.8	19^th of 119 public high schools	84.0%		46.5	51^st of 121 public high schools	57.9%	32	64.0	61.2	44.0	$28,035
Sanford High School	Public	9-12	100 Alumni Blvd	Sanford	04073	York County	Sanford Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 324-4050	1,115	63	17.7	46.4%	943 (84.6%)	40 (3.6%)	45 (4.0%)	23 (2.1%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (5.5%)	17	104^th of 119 public high schools	12.6%		23.7	91^st of 121 public high schools	24.8%	13	40.9	37.7	28.8	$17,882
Kennebunk High School	Public	9-12	89 Fletcher Street	Kennebunk	04043	York County	Regional School Unit 21	No	No	No	No	(207) 985-1110	683	59	11.6	18.0%	625 (91.5%)	8 (1.2%)	23 (3.4%)	10 (1.5%)	6 (0.9%)	4 (0.6%)	7 (1.0%)	89.3	6^th of 119 public high schools	95.0%		86	7^th of 121 public high schools	94.2%	1	78.5	67.4	58.1	$27,394

Frequently Asked Questions about Marshwood High School

What district is Marshwood High School in?

Regional School Unit 35/Maine School Admin District 35

What schools feed into Marshwood High School?

Marshwood High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Central School
Elementary : Eliot Elementary School
Elementary : Marshwood Great Works School
Middle : Marshwood Middle School

How many students attend Marshwood High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 659 students attended Marshwood High School.

What is the racial makeup of Marshwood High School?

Students at Marshwood High School are 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

Is Marshwood High School a good school?

Yes! Marshwood High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 5^th of 119 Maine high schools.

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