Best High Schools in Durham, ME

Durham, ME has 3 high schools with 1,581 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 Durham score 98% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 70% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Durham greatly exceed expectations.

1. Lisbon High School

A+

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lisbon Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 360 Students

2. Freeport High School

A+

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 05 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 620 Students

3. Gray-new Gloucester High School

A+

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 15/msad 15 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 601 Students

Best Middle Schools in Durham, ME

Durham, ME has 4 middle schools with 1,558 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 Durham score 91% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 73% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Durham greatly exceed expectations.

1. Freeport Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

94%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 05 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 307 Students

2. Gray-new Gloucester Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

91%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 15/msad 15 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 495 Students

3. Philip W Sugg Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

89%

Actual Test Scores

79%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lisbon Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 290 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Durham, ME

Durham, ME has 5 elementary schools with 1,612 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 Durham score 83% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 75% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Durham greatly exceed expectations.

1. Durham Community School

A+

SchoolGrade

93%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 05 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 466 Students

2. Pownal Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

79%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 05 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 96 Students

3. Burchard A Dunn School

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

80%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 15/msad 15 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 346 Students

4. Lisbon Community School

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lisbon Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 661 Students

5. Memorial School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Rsu 15/msad 15 • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 182 Students

6. Morse Street School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Rsu 05 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 327 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Durham, ME

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

Community Factors

Durham, ME has a total population of 3,392 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Durham, ME

4,751

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

35%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Durham, ME.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A+

6.36 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.60 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

4.76 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Durham, ME.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,912 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

81 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Durham, ME

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  • Projected Test Scores: 74%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 72%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 85%
  • Projected Test Scores: 74%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Lisbon, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 88%
  • Projected Test Scores: 76%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 85%
  • Projected Test Scores: 74%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Pownal, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 92%
  • Projected Test Scores: 72%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Freeport, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 93%
  • Projected Test Scores: 72%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Topsham, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 86%
  • Projected Test Scores: 74%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
New Gloucester, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 88%
  • Projected Test Scores: 71%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Upper Gloucester, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 91%
  • Projected Test Scores: 72%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations