Best Schools in Lincoln County, ME
Lincoln County, ME has 30 public schools (7 high, 1 middle, 19 elementary) serving 6,880 students. On average they score 87% on state proficiency tests against a projected 76%, so schools in Lincoln County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lincoln County, ME
The top high schools in Lincoln County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Medomak Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 40/msad 40 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 563 Students
2. Morse High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 01 - Lkrsu • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 610 Students
3. Hall-dale Middle And High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 522 Students
4. Gardiner Area High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 11/msad 11 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 621 Students
5. Boothbay Region High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boothbay-boothbay Hbr Csd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 179 Students
6. Cony
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Augusta Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 685 Students
7. Wiscasset Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wiscasset Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 257 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lincoln County, ME
The top middle schools in Lincoln County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Medomak Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 40/msad 40 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 293 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lincoln County, ME
The top elementary schools in Lincoln County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Bristol Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Bristol Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 56 Students
2. Friendship Village School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 40/msad 40 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 84 Students
3. Great Salt Bay Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Great Salt Bay Csd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 407 Students
4. Southport Central School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southport Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 19 Students
5. Nobleboro Central School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nobleboro Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 142 Students
6. Bristol Consolidated School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bristol Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 186 Students
7. Dresden Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 71 Students
8. Windsor Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 12 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 287 Students
9. Palermo Consolidated School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 12 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 122 Students
10. Jefferson Village School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 235 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lincoln County, ME
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lincoln County, ME has a total population of 35,237 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln County, ME.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.82 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.47 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.35 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lincoln County, ME.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lincoln 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 Lincoln County, ME Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lincoln County, ME
How many schools are in Lincoln County, ME?
Lincoln County, ME has 30 public schools: 7 high schools, 1 middle schools and 19 elementary schools, serving 6,880 students in total.
How do schools in Lincoln County perform on state tests?
On average, 30 schools in Lincoln County score 87% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 76%, so on average schools in Lincoln County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lincoln 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: 84%
- Projected: 79%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 85%
- Projected: 76%
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- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 77%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 75%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 73%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 74%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds 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 Lincoln County
12 places in Lincoln County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (12)
- Waldoboro (3)
- Boothbay Harbor (2)
- Wiscasset (2)
- Damariscotta (1)
- Dresden (1)
- Edgecomb (1)
- Jefferson (1)
- Nobleboro (1)
- Pemaquid (1)
- South Bristol (1)
- Southport (1)
- Whitefield (1)
School districts (1)
- Rsu 12 (4 schools)