Best Schools in Charleston, ME
Charleston, ME has 5 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,835 students. On average they score 82% on state proficiency tests against a projected 80%, so schools in Charleston don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Charleston, ME
The top high schools in Charleston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 64/msad 64 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 330 Students
2. Dexter Regional High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Msad 46 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 266 Students
Best Middle Schools in Charleston, ME
The top middle schools in Charleston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Se Do Mo Cha Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 68/msad 68 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 295 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Charleston, ME
The top elementary schools in Charleston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 68/msad 68 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 373 Students
2. Ridge View Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Msad 46 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 571 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Charleston, ME
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Charleston, ME has a total population of 777 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Charleston, 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 Charleston, ME.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
3.23 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.09 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
2.15 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Charleston, ME.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Charleston, 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 Charleston, ME Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Charleston, ME
How many schools are in Charleston, ME?
Charleston, ME has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,835 students in total.
How do schools in Charleston perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Charleston score 82% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 80%, so on average schools in Charleston don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Charleston?
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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