Best Schools in Knox County, ME
Knox County, ME has 30 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 18 elementary) serving 6,154 students. On average they score 85% on state proficiency tests against a projected 76%, so schools in Knox County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Knox County, ME
The top high schools in Knox County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Camden Hills Regional H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Five Town Csd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 719 Students
2. Medomak Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 40/msad 40 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 563 Students
3. Boothbay Region High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boothbay-boothbay Hbr Csd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 179 Students
4. Oceanside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 13 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 525 Students
5. Deer Isle-stonington High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Isle-stonington Csd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 115 Students
Best Middle Schools in Knox County, ME
The top middle schools in Knox County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Camden-rockport Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 28/msad 28 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 358 Students
2. Medomak Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 40/msad 40 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 293 Students
3. Oceanside Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 13 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 349 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Knox County, ME
The top elementary schools in Knox County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Friendship Village School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 40/msad 40 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 84 Students
2. Prescott Memorial School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 40/msad 40 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 95 Students
3. Appleton Village School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Appleton Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 135 Students
4. Cushing Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 13 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 72 Students
5. Hope Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hope Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 145 Students
6. Camden-rockport Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 28/msad 28 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 380 Students
7. St George School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St George Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 209 Students
8. Ash Point Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 13 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 174 Students
9. Thomaston Grammar School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 13 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 153 Students
10. Union Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 40/msad 40 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 120 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Knox County, ME
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Knox County, ME has a total population of 40,607 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Knox 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 Knox County, ME.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.49 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.45 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Knox County, ME.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Knox 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 Knox County, ME Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Knox County, ME
How many schools are in Knox County, ME?
Knox County, ME has 30 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 6,154 students in total.
How do schools in Knox County perform on state tests?
On average, 30 schools in Knox County score 85% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 76%, so on average schools in Knox County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Knox 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: 87%
- Projected: 76%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 75%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 77%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 79%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 74%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 73%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Knox County
16 places in Knox County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (16)
- Rockland (2)
- Rockport (2)
- Thomaston (2)
- Appleton (1)
- Camden (1)
- Cushing (1)
- Friendship (1)
- Hope (1)
- Isle Au Haut (1)
- North Haven (1)
- Owls Head (1)
- Tenants Harbor (1)
- Union (1)
- Vinalhaven (1)
- Warren (1)
- Washington (1)
School districts (2)
- Rsu 40/msad 40 (7 schools)
- Rsu 13 (6 schools)