Best High Schools in Kennebec County, ME

Kennebec County, ME has 22 high schools with 8,304 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 Kennebec County score 89% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 67% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Kennebec County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Maranacook Community High Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

85%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 38 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 355 Students

2. Winthrop High School

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

81%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Winthrop Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 221 Students

3. Maine Arts Academy School

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Maine Arts Academy • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 225 Students

4. Hall-dale Middle And High School

A+

SchoolGrade

91%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 02 • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 522 Students

5. Mt Blue High School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

85%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 09 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 733 Students

6. Messalonskee High School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

82%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 18 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 725 Students

7. Gardiner Area High School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

81%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 11/msad 11 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 621 Students

8. Winslow High School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Winslow Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 365 Students

9. Oak Hill High School

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 04 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 404 Students

10. Mt View High School

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 03/msad 03 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 315 Students

Best Middle Schools in Kennebec County, ME

Kennebec County, ME has 17 middle schools with 5,614 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 Kennebec County score 82% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 75% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Kennebec County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Winthrop Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

80%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Winthrop Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 223 Students

2. Maranacook Community Middle Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

89%

Actual Test Scores

80%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 38 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 303 Students

3. China Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 18 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 198 Students

4. Messalonskee Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

87%

Actual Test Scores

86%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rsu 18 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 452 Students

5. Gardiner Regional Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

86%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 11/msad 11 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 459 Students

6. Lawrence Jr High School

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 49/msad 49 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 300 Students

7. Spruce Mountain Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 73 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 358 Students

8. Winslow Junior High School

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Winslow Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 169 Students

9. Waterville Junior High School

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Waterville Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 338 Students

10. Mt Blue Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 09 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 488 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Kennebec County, ME

Kennebec County, ME has 34 elementary schools with 7,920 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 Kennebec County score 79% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 72% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Kennebec County exceed expectations.

1. Williams Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

93%

Actual Test Scores

81%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 18 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 227 Students

2. James H Bean School

A+

SchoolGrade

91%

Actual Test Scores

86%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 18 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 289 Students

3. Manchester Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

86%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 38 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 186 Students

4. Winthrop Grade School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

83%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Winthrop Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 387 Students

5. Wayne Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 38 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 64 Students

6. Monmouth Memorial School

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 397 Students

7. China Primary School

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 18 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 245 Students

8. Windsor Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 12 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 287 Students

9. Benton Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

80%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 49/msad 49 • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 545 Students

10. Belgrade Central School

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

81%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rsu 18 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 239 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Kennebec County, ME

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

Community Factors

Kennebec County, ME has a total population of 123,642 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Kennebec County, ME

21,838

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

31%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Kennebec 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-

14.63 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.37 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

13.27 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kennebec County, ME.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,779 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

63 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Projected Test Scores: 69%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 71%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 66%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 83%
  • Projected Test Scores: 70%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 77%
  • Projected Test Scores: 68%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Waldo County, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 82%
  • 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: 68%
  • Projected Test Scores: 59%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 84%
  • Projected Test Scores: 68%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations