Best High Schools in Augusta, ME

Augusta, ME has 9 high schools with 3,484 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Augusta score 89% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 67% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Augusta greatly exceed expectations.

1. Maine Arts Academy School

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Maine Arts Academy • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 225 Students

2. Hall-dale Middle And High School

A+

SchoolGrade

91%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 02 • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 522 Students

3. Messalonskee High School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

82%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 18 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 725 Students

4. Gardiner Area High School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

81%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 11/msad 11 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 621 Students

5. Piscataquis Community Secondary School

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

84%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 80/msad 04 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 235 Students

6. Maine Virtual Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Maine Virtual Academy • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 438 Students

7. Cony

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Augusta Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 685 Students

Best Middle Schools in Augusta, ME

Augusta, ME has 5 middle schools with 1,761 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Augusta score 81% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 74% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Augusta greatly exceed expectations.

1. Messalonskee Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

87%

Actual Test Scores

86%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rsu 18 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 452 Students

2. Cony Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Augusta Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 320 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Augusta, ME

Augusta, ME has 10 elementary schools with 2,436 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Augusta score 78% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 71% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Augusta greatly exceed expectations.

1. James H Bean School

A+

SchoolGrade

91%

Actual Test Scores

86%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 18 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 289 Students

2. Manchester Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

86%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 38 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 186 Students

3. Piscataquis Community Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

82%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 80/msad 04 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 267 Students

4. Windsor Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 12 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 287 Students

5. Lillian Parks Hussey School

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Augusta Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 260 Students

6. Chelsea Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 12 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 281 Students

7. Vassalboro Community School

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Vassalboro Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 421 Students

8. Lincoln School

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Augusta Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 310 Students

9. Farrington School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Augusta Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 303 Students

10. Sylvio J Gilbert School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Augusta Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 335 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Augusta, ME

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Augusta, ME has a total population of 23,890 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Augusta, ME

7,681

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

27%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Augusta, ME.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

23.40 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.07 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

21.33 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Augusta, ME.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Augusta, ME.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,861 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

57 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Augusta, ME Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Augusta, ME

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Hallowell, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 85%
  • Projected Test Scores: 75%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Togus, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 86%
  • Projected Test Scores: 71%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Manchester, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 85%
  • Projected Test Scores: 77%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Farmingdale, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 84%
  • Projected Test Scores: 74%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Randolph, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 83%
  • Projected Test Scores: 76%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
East Winthrop, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 89%
  • Projected Test Scores: 79%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Sidney, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 86%
  • Projected Test Scores: 80%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Pittston, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 83%
  • Projected Test Scores: 77%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Windsor, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 87%
  • Projected Test Scores: 76%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Gardiner, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 80%
  • Projected Test Scores: 74%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations