Best Schools in Hancock County, ME
Hancock County, ME has a total of 60 schools including 19 high schools, 28 middle schools and 12 elementary schools. A total of 10,557 students attend Hancock County, ME schools. On average, schools in Hancock County score 84% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 68% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Hancock County greatly exceed expectations.
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
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Mt Desert Csd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 495 Students
2. Sumner Memorial High School
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Rsu 24 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 279 Students
3. Old Town High School
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Rsu 34 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 536 Students
4. Orono High School
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Rsu 26 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 373 Students
5. Brewer High School
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Brewer Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 720 Students
6. Searsport District High School
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Rsu 20 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 133 Students
7. Bucksport High School
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Rsu 25 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 356 Students
8. Penobscot Valley High School
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Rsu 31/msad 31 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 134 Students
9. Ellsworth High School
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Ellsworth Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 553 Students
10. Woodland Jr-sr High School
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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
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Rsu 30/msad 30 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 75 Students
2. Bucksport Middle School
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Rsu 25 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 282 Students
3. Sumner Middle Sch
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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
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Bar Harbor Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 333 Students
2. Cave Hill Sch
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Rsu 24 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 59 Students
3. Penobscot Elementary School
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Penobscot Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 69 Students
4. Dedham School
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Dedham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 148 Students
5. Mt Desert Elementary School
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Mount Desert Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 153 Students
6. Lamoine Consolidated School
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Lamoine Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 126 Students
7. Adams School
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Castine Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 53 Students
8. Brooklin School
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Brooklin Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 56 Students
9. Swans Island Elementary School
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Msad 76 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 25 Students
10. Trenton Elementary School
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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
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 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
13.88 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.51 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Hancock County, ME Internet Health Assessment.
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