Best Schools in Penobscot County, ME
Penobscot County, ME has a total of 102 schools including 26 high schools, 30 middle schools and 43 elementary schools. A total of 25,567 students attend Penobscot County, ME schools. On average, schools in Penobscot County score 81% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 70% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Penobscot County greatly exceed expectations.
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
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Rsu 22 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 811 Students
2. Bangor High School
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Bangor Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1107 Students
3. Hodgdon Middle/high School
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Rsu 70/msad 70 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 209 Students
4. Old Town High School
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Rsu 34 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 536 Students
5. Orono High School
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Rsu 26 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 373 Students
6. Brewer High School
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Brewer Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 720 Students
7. Schenck High School
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East Millinocket Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 100 Students
8. Hermon High School
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Hermon Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 584 Students
9. Nokomis Regional High School
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Rsu 19 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 634 Students
10. Central High School
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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
SchoolGrade
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Rsu 22 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 345 Students
2. William S. Cohen School
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Bangor Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 364 Students
3. Orono Middle School
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Rsu 26 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 154 Students
4. Samuel L Wagner Middle School
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Rsu 22 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 213 Students
5. Mt Jefferson Jr High School
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Rsu 30/msad 30 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 75 Students
6. Holbrook School
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Rsu 63/msad 63 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 199 Students
7. Hermon Middle School
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Hermon Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 329 Students
8. Hichborn Middle School
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Rsu 31/msad 31 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 91 Students
9. Caravel Middle School
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Rsu 87/msad 23 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 203 Students
10. Se Do Mo Cha Middle School
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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
SchoolGrade
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Rsu 22 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 294 Students
2. Fourteenth Street School
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Bangor Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 163 Students
3. Mill Pond School
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Rsu 70/msad 70 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 291 Students
4. Mapleton Elementary School
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Rsu 79/msad 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 233 Students
5. Monroe Elementary School
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Rsu 03/msad 03 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 69 Students
6. Fruit Street School
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Bangor Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 334 Students
7. Center Drive School
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Orrington Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 361 Students
8. Glenburn Elementary School
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Glenburn Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 384 Students
9. Brewer Community School
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Brewer Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 884 Students
10. Mary Snow School
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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
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 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
13.31 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.30 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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