Best Schools in Franklin County, ME
Franklin County, ME has 28 public schools (7 high, 5 middle, 13 elementary) serving 6,908 students. On average they score 80% on state proficiency tests against a projected 77%, so schools in Franklin County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Franklin County, ME
The top high schools in Franklin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mt Blue High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 09 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 733 Students
2. Dirigo High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 56 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 234 Students
3. Mt Abram Regional High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 58/msad 58 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 213 Students
4. Spruce Mountain High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 73 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 408 Students
5. Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 83/msad 13 • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 124 Students
6. Carrabec High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 74/msad 74 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 174 Students
7. Mountain Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 10 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 388 Students
Best Middle Schools in Franklin County, ME
The top middle schools in Franklin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spruce Mountain Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 73 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 358 Students
2. Mt Blue Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 09 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 488 Students
3. T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 56 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 171 Students
4. Mountain Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 10 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 354 Students
5. Day Mountain Regional Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 58/msad 58 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 154 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Franklin County, ME
The top elementary schools in Franklin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stratton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eustis Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 99 Students
2. Cape Cod Hill Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 09 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 176 Students
3. Cascade Brook School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 09 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 268 Students
4. Andover Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Andover Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 30 Students
5. Academy Hill School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 09 • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 166 Students
6. Carrabec Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 74/msad 74 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 248 Students
7. Spruce Mountain Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 73 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 300 Students
8. Dirigo Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 56 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 359 Students
9. Gerald D Cushing School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 09 • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 109 Students
10. W G Mallett School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 09 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 326 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Franklin County, ME
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Franklin County, ME has a total population of 29,456 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Franklin 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 Franklin County, ME.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.64 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.57 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.07 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Franklin County, ME.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Franklin 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 Franklin County, ME Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Franklin County, ME
How many schools are in Franklin County, ME?
Franklin County, ME has 28 public schools: 7 high schools, 5 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 6,908 students in total.
How do schools in Franklin County perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in Franklin County score 80% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 77%, so on average schools in Franklin County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Franklin 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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- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 75%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 77%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 75%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 78%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 75%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 74%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Franklin County
6 places in Franklin County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
- Farmington (4)
- Jay (3)
- Wilton (2)
- New Sharon (1)
- Rangeley (1)
- Stratton (1)
School districts (1)
- Rsu 09 (7 schools)