There were 24 Black or African American students enrolled in Franklin County school districts in the 2023-24 school year, 14.3% more than the previous year, according to the Maine Department of Education.
Data showed that Black or African American students made up 0.8% of the 3,001 students in Franklin County school districts during the 2023-24 school year, making them the fourth most represented ethnicity.
Among the six districts in Franklin County, Regional School Unit 09 recorded the highest enrollment of Black or African American students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 23 students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Franklin County.
Maine’s public school enrollment has seen a significant decline in recent years. Numbers dropped by approximately 10,000 students between the 2015-16 school year, when enrollment stood at 182,005, and the 2023-24 school year, which recorded 172,622 students, a figure similar to enrollment during the pandemic.
| District Name | Black or African American Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regional School Unit 09 | 23 | 2,217 | 1% |
| Regional School Unit 58/Maine School Administrative District 58 | 0 | 461 | — |
| Regional School Unit 78 | 1 | 175 | 0.6% |
| Carrabassett Valley Public Schools | 0 | 72 | — |
| Eustis Public Schools | 0 | 67 | — |
| Coplin Plantation Public Schools | 0 | 9 | — |