Best High Schools in Penobscot County, ME

Penobscot County, ME has 26 high schools with 8,842 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 Penobscot County score 87% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 69% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Penobscot County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Hampden Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 22 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 811 Students

2. Bangor High School

A+

SchoolGrade

94%

Actual Test Scores

86%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Bangor Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1107 Students

3. Hodgdon Middle/high School

A+

SchoolGrade

94%

Actual Test Scores

84%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 70/msad 70 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 209 Students

4. Old Town High School

A+

SchoolGrade

91%

Actual Test Scores

83%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 34 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 536 Students

5. Orono High School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

85%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 26 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 373 Students

6. Brewer High School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

84%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Brewer Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 720 Students

7. Schenck High School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

81%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

East Millinocket Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 100 Students

8. Hermon High School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hermon Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 584 Students

9. Nokomis Regional High School

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

83%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 19 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 634 Students

10. Central High School

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 64/msad 64 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 330 Students

Best Middle Schools in Penobscot County, ME

Penobscot County, ME has 30 middle schools with 8,106 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 Penobscot County score 82% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 76% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Penobscot County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Reeds Brook Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

94%

Actual Test Scores

81%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 22 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 345 Students

2. William S. Cohen School

A+

SchoolGrade

92%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Bangor Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 364 Students

3. Orono Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

81%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 26 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 154 Students

4. Samuel L Wagner Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

89%

Actual Test Scores

81%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 22 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 213 Students

5. Mt Jefferson Jr High School

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

79%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 30/msad 30 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 75 Students

6. Holbrook School

A+

SchoolGrade

87%

Actual Test Scores

79%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 63/msad 63 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 199 Students

7. Hermon Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

86%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hermon Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 329 Students

8. Hichborn Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

80%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 31/msad 31 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 91 Students

9. Caravel Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 87/msad 23 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 203 Students

10. Se Do Mo Cha Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 68/msad 68 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 295 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Penobscot County, ME

Penobscot County, ME has 43 elementary schools with 8,619 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 Penobscot County score 78% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 68% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Penobscot County greatly exceed expectations.

1. George B Weatherbee School

A+

SchoolGrade

91%

Actual Test Scores

83%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 22 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 294 Students

2. Fourteenth Street School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Bangor Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 163 Students

3. Mill Pond School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 70/msad 70 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 291 Students

4. Mapleton Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 79/msad 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 233 Students

5. Monroe Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 03/msad 03 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 69 Students

6. Fruit Street School

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Bangor Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 334 Students

7. Center Drive School

A+

SchoolGrade

87%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Orrington Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 361 Students

8. Glenburn Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

87%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Glenburn Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 384 Students

9. Brewer Community School

A+

SchoolGrade

87%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Brewer Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 884 Students

10. Mary Snow School

A+

SchoolGrade

86%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Bangor Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 240 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Penobscot County, ME

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

Community Factors

Penobscot County, ME has a total population of 152,199 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Penobscot County, ME

25,567

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

33%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Penobscot 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-

13.31 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.30 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

12.01 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Penobscot County, ME.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,587 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

56 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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