Best Schools in Cumberland County, ME
Cumberland County, ME has 132 public schools (24 high, 23 middle, 71 elementary) serving 48,249 students. On average they score 84% on state proficiency tests against a projected 73%, so schools in Cumberland County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cumberland County, ME
The top high schools in Cumberland County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gray-new Gloucester High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 15/msad 15 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 601 Students
2. Falmouth High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Falmouth Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 706 Students
3. Cape Elizabeth High School
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Projected Test Scores
Cape Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 518 Students
4. Freeport High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 05 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 620 Students
5. Maine Connections Academy
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Maine Connections Academy • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 466 Students
6. Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences
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Projected Test Scores
Baxter Academy For Technology And Science • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 355 Students
7. Brunswick High School
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Projected Test Scores
Brunswick Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 723 Students
8. Bonny Eagle High School
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Projected Test Scores
Rsu 06/msad 06 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1021 Students
9. Oxford Hills Comprehensive H S
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Rsu 17/msad 17 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1077 Students
10. Yarmouth High School
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Projected Test Scores
Yarmouth Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 546 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cumberland County, ME
The top middle schools in Cumberland County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Frank H Harrison Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yarmouth Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 380 Students
2. Cape Elizabeth Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Cape Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 434 Students
3. Falmouth Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Falmouth Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 440 Students
4. Greely Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 51/msad 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 475 Students
5. Freeport Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 05 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 307 Students
6. Gorham Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Gorham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 641 Students
7. Gray-new Gloucester Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Rsu 15/msad 15 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 495 Students
8. Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
South Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 424 Students
9. Brunswick Jr High School
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Brunswick Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 518 Students
10. Scarborough Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scarborough Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 670 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cumberland County, ME
The top elementary schools in Cumberland County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Yarmouth Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yarmouth Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 472 Students
2. Pond Cove Elementary
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Cape Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 557 Students
3. Falmouth Elementary School
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Falmouth Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 843 Students
4. Edna Libby Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Rsu 06/msad 06 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 265 Students
5. Dora L Small Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
South Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 260 Students
6. Wentworth School
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Scarborough Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 675 Students
7. Mast Landing School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 05 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 253 Students
8. Greely Middle School 4-5
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Projected Test Scores
Rsu 51/msad 51 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 317 Students
9. Steep Falls Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Rsu 06/msad 06 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 59 Students
10. Great Falls Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Gorham Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 485 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cumberland County, ME
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cumberland County, ME has a total population of 303,069 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 52% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cumberland County, 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 Cumberland County, ME.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.97 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.31 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.66 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cumberland County, ME.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cumberland County, 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 Cumberland County, ME Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cumberland County, ME
How many schools are in Cumberland County, ME?
Cumberland County, ME has 132 public schools: 24 high schools, 23 middle schools and 71 elementary schools, serving 48,249 students in total.
How do schools in Cumberland County perform on state tests?
On average, 132 schools in Cumberland County score 84% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 73%, so on average schools in Cumberland County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cumberland County?
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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- Projected: 79%
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- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 69%
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- Projected: 69%
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- Projected: 76%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 45%
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- Projected: 42%
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- Actual: 85%
- Projected: 76%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 43%
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Cities, towns and school districts in Cumberland County
27 places in Cumberland County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (27)
- Portland (13)
- South Portland (8)
- Scarborough (7)
- Westbrook (5)
- Brunswick (4)
- Freeport (4)
- Gorham (4)
- Windham (4)
- Yarmouth (4)
- Cape Elizabeth (3)
- Falmouth (3)
- Gray (3)
- Naples (3)
- Standish (3)
- New Gloucester (2)
- Raymond (2)
- Bridgton (1)
- Casco (1)
- Chebeague Island (1)
- Cliff Island (1)
- Harpswell (1)
- Harrison (1)
- Long Island (1)
- Peaks Island (1)
- Pownal (1)
- Sebago (1)
- Steep Falls (1)
School districts (14)
- Portland Public Schools (16 schools)
- South Portland Public Schools (8 schools)
- Rsu 05 (6 schools)
- Rsu 14 (6 schools)
- Scarborough Public Schools (6 schools)
- Gorham Public Schools (5 schools)
- Rsu 15/msad 15 (5 schools)
- Rsu 61/msad 61 (5 schools)
- Westbrook Public Schools (5 schools)
- Brunswick Public Schools (4 schools)
- Rsu 51/msad 51 (4 schools)
- Yarmouth Schools (4 schools)
- Cape Elizabeth Public Schools (3 schools)
- Falmouth Public Schools (3 schools)