Best High Schools in Hancock County, ME

Hancock County, ME has 19 high schools with 4,954 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 Hancock County score 88% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 65% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Hancock County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Mt Desert Island High School

A+

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mt Desert Csd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 495 Students

2. Sumner Memorial High School

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 24 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 279 Students

3. Old Town High School

A+

SchoolGrade

91%

Actual Test Scores

83%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 34 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 536 Students

4. Orono High School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

85%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 26 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 373 Students

5. Brewer High School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

84%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Brewer Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 720 Students

6. Searsport District High School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

80%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 20 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 133 Students

7. Bucksport High School

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

80%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 25 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 356 Students

8. Penobscot Valley High School

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 31/msad 31 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 134 Students

9. Ellsworth High School

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Ellsworth Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 553 Students

10. Woodland Jr-sr High School

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Baileyville Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 182 Students

Best Middle Schools in Hancock County, ME

Hancock County, ME has 28 middle schools with 3,945 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 Hancock County score 84% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 69% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Hancock County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Mt Jefferson Jr High School

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

79%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 30/msad 30 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 75 Students

2. Bucksport Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 25 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 282 Students

3. Sumner Middle Sch

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Rsu 24 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 180 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Hancock County, ME

Hancock County, ME has 12 elementary schools with 1,658 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 Hancock County score 79% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 70% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Hancock County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Conners-emerson School

A+

SchoolGrade

97%

Actual Test Scores

80%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Bar Harbor Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 333 Students

2. Cave Hill Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

90%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 24 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 59 Students

3. Penobscot Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

85%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Penobscot Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 69 Students

4. Dedham School

A+

SchoolGrade

94%

Actual Test Scores

85%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Dedham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 148 Students

5. Mt Desert Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

94%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mount Desert Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 153 Students

6. Lamoine Consolidated School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lamoine Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 126 Students

7. Adams School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Castine Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 53 Students

8. Brooklin School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Brooklin Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 56 Students

9. Swans Island Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Msad 76 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 25 Students

10. Trenton Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Trenton Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 140 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Hancock County, ME

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

Community Factors

Hancock County, ME has a total population of 55,478 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Hancock County, ME

10,557

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

39%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Hancock County, ME.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A-

13.88 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.51 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

12.38 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hancock County, ME.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,493 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

53 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Hancock County, ME

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Waldo County, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 82%
  • Projected Test Scores: 70%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Penobscot County, ME

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  • Projected Test Scores: 70%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 85%
  • Projected Test Scores: 68%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 77%
  • Projected Test Scores: 66%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Lincoln County, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 85%
  • Projected Test Scores: 69%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Kennebec County, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 82%
  • Projected Test Scores: 71%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Somerset County, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 81%
  • Projected Test Scores: 71%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 83%
  • Projected Test Scores: 70%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Franklin County, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 77%
  • Projected Test Scores: 68%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Androscoggin County, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 79%
  • Projected Test Scores: 66%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations