Best Schools in Piscataquis County, ME
Piscataquis County, ME has 25 public schools (8 high, 3 middle, 10 elementary) serving 5,509 students. On average they score 80% on state proficiency tests against a projected 78%, so schools in Piscataquis County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Piscataquis County, ME
The top high schools in Piscataquis County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Penobscot Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 31/msad 31 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 134 Students
2. Piscataquis Community Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 80/msad 04 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 235 Students
3. Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 64/msad 64 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 330 Students
4. Katahdin Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 89 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 153 Students
5. Dexter Regional High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Msad 46 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 266 Students
6. Stearns Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Millinocket Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 218 Students
7. Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 83/msad 13 • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 124 Students
8. Penquis Valley Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 41/msad 41 • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 372 Students
Best Middle Schools in Piscataquis County, ME
The top middle schools in Piscataquis County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hichborn Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 31/msad 31 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 91 Students
2. Se Do Mo Cha Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 68/msad 68 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 295 Students
3. Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 64/msad 64 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 233 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Piscataquis County, ME
The top elementary schools in Piscataquis County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Piscataquis Community Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 80/msad 04 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 267 Students
2. Harmony Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harmony Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 58 Students
3. Enfield Station Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 31/msad 31 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 210 Students
4. Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 68/msad 68 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 373 Students
5. Brownville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 41/msad 41 • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 84 Students
6. Central Community Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 64/msad 64 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 504 Students
7. Granite Street School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Millinocket Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 225 Students
8. Katahdin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 89 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 150 Students
9. Moscow Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 83/msad 13 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 57 Students
10. Milo Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 41/msad 41 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 156 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Piscataquis County, ME
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Piscataquis County, ME has a total population of 16,800 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Piscataquis 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 Piscataquis County, ME.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.93 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.45 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Piscataquis County, ME.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Piscataquis 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 Piscataquis County, ME Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Piscataquis County, ME
How many schools are in Piscataquis County, ME?
Piscataquis County, ME has 25 public schools: 8 high schools, 3 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 5,509 students in total.
How do schools in Piscataquis County perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in Piscataquis County score 80% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 78%, so on average schools in Piscataquis County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Piscataquis 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: 81%
- Projected: 75%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 75%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 77%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Piscataquis County
5 places in Piscataquis County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Dover Foxcroft (2)
- Guilford (2)
- Milo (2)
- Brownville (1)
- Greenville (1)