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Best Schools in Jay, ME
Jay, ME has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,201 students. On average they score 80% on state proficiency tests against a projected 77%, so schools in Jay meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jay, ME
The top high schools in Jay, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dirigo High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 56 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 234 Students
2. Spruce Mountain High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 73 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 408 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jay, ME
The top middle schools in Jay, 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. T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 56 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 171 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jay, ME
The top elementary schools in Jay, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spruce Mountain Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 73 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 300 Students
2. Dirigo Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 56 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 359 Students
3. Spruce Mountain Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 73 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 371 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jay, ME
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jay, ME has a total population of 4,051 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jay, 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 Jay, ME.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.97 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.64 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.34 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jay, ME.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jay, 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 Jay, ME Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Jay, ME
How many schools are in Jay, ME?
Jay, ME has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,201 students in total.
How do schools in Jay perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Jay score 80% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 77%, so on average schools in Jay meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jay?
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: 80%
- Projected: 77%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 79%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 79%
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- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 79%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 79%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 81%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 79%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 81%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 78%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 79%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Jay
3 of 3 schools in Jay carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 2D: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Jay. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.