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Best Schools in Athens, ME
Athens, ME has 17 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 10 elementary) serving 4,138 students. On average they score 79% on state proficiency tests against a projected 75%, so schools in Athens don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Athens, ME
The top high schools in Athens, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Skowhegan Area High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 54/msad 54 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 719 Students
2. Nokomis Regional High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 19 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 634 Students
3. Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 83/msad 13 • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 124 Students
4. Carrabec High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 74/msad 74 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 174 Students
Best Middle Schools in Athens, ME
The top middle schools in Athens, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Skowhegan Area Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 54/msad 54 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 403 Students
2. Nokomis Regional Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 19 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 544 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Athens, ME
The top elementary schools in Athens, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Athens Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Athens Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 112 Students
2. Solon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 74/msad 74 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 73 Students
3. Harmony Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harmony Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 58 Students
4. Carrabec Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 74/msad 74 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 248 Students
5. Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 54/msad 54 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 171 Students
6. Somerset Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 19 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 240 Students
7. Moscow Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 83/msad 13 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 57 Students
8. North Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 54/msad 54 • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 133 Students
9. Dimensions Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Community Regional Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 161 Students
10. Bloomfield Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 54/msad 54 • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 272 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Athens, ME
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Athens, ME has a total population of 1,138 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Athens, ME
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Athens, ME.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.87 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.28 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Athens, ME.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Athens, ME.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Athens, ME Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Athens, ME
How many schools are in Athens, ME?
Athens, ME has 17 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 4,138 students in total.
How do schools in Athens perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Athens score 79% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 75%, so on average schools in Athens don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Athens?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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Every school in Athens
1 of 1 schools in Athens carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Athens. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.