Best Schools in Penobscot County, ME
Penobscot County, ME has 85 public schools (15 high, 15 middle, 44 elementary) serving 22,645 students. On average they score 81% on state proficiency tests against a projected 75%, so schools in Penobscot County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Penobscot County, ME
The top high schools in Penobscot County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hampden Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 22 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 811 Students
2. Bangor High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bangor Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1107 Students
3. Old Town High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 34 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 536 Students
4. Orono High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 26 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 373 Students
5. Brewer High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brewer Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 720 Students
6. Hermon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hermon Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 584 Students
7. Schenck High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Millinocket Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 100 Students
8. Penobscot Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 31/msad 31 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 134 Students
9. Nokomis Regional High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 19 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 634 Students
10. Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 64/msad 64 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 330 Students
Best Middle Schools in Penobscot County, ME
The top middle schools in Penobscot County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Reeds Brook Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 22 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 345 Students
2. William S. Cohen School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bangor Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 364 Students
3. Orono Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 26 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 154 Students
4. Mt Jefferson Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 30/msad 30 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 75 Students
5. Holbrook School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 63/msad 63 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 199 Students
6. Hermon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hermon Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 329 Students
7. Hichborn Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 31/msad 31 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 91 Students
8. Caravel Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 87/msad 23 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 203 Students
9. Se Do Mo Cha Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 68/msad 68 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 295 Students
10. Mattanawcook Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 67 • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 325 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Penobscot County, ME
The top elementary schools in Penobscot County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. George B Weatherbee School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 22 • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 294 Students
2. Fourteenth Street School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bangor Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 163 Students
3. Fruit Street School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bangor Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 334 Students
4. Center Drive School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orrington Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 361 Students
5. Glenburn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glenburn Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 384 Students
6. Brewer Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brewer Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 884 Students
7. Mary Snow School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bangor Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 240 Students
8. Veazie Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Veazie Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 163 Students
9. Asa C Adams School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 26 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 308 Students
10. Old Town Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 34 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 427 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
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 Penobscot County, ME Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Penobscot County, ME
How many schools are in Penobscot County, ME?
Penobscot County, ME has 85 public schools: 15 high schools, 15 middle schools and 44 elementary schools, serving 22,645 students in total.
How do schools in Penobscot County perform on state tests?
On average, 85 schools in Penobscot County score 81% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 75%, so on average schools in Penobscot County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Penobscot 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: 80%
- Projected: 78%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 75%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 74%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 75%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 77%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Penobscot County
27 places in Penobscot County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (27)
- Bangor (10)
- Hampden (4)
- Corinth (3)
- Hermon (3)
- Lincoln (3)
- Newport (3)
- Old Town (3)
- Orono (3)
- Brewer (2)
- Carmel (2)
- Dexter (2)
- East Millinocket (2)
- Holden (2)
- Howland (2)
- Millinocket (2)
- Bradley (1)
- Eddington (1)
- Etna (1)
- Greenbush (1)
- Kingman (1)
- Lee (1)
- Levant (1)
- Medway (1)
- Milford (1)
- Orrington (1)
- West Enfield (1)
- Winn (1)
School districts (12)
- Bangor Public Schools (10 schools)
- Rsu 22 (7 schools)
- Rsu 19 (5 schools)
- Rsu 34 (5 schools)
- Hermon Public Schools (3 schools)
- Rsu 26 (3 schools)
- Rsu 31/msad 31 (3 schools)
- Rsu 41/msad 41 (3 schools)
- Rsu 63/msad 63 (3 schools)
- Rsu 64/msad 64 (3 schools)
- Rsu 67 (3 schools)
- Rsu 87/msad 23 (3 schools)