Best Schools in Somerset County, ME
Somerset County, ME has 53 public schools (12 high, 7 middle, 26 elementary) serving 12,699 students. On average they score 81% on state proficiency tests against a projected 75%, so schools in Somerset County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Somerset County, ME
The top high schools in Somerset County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mt Blue High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 09 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 733 Students
2. Skowhegan Area High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 54/msad 54 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 719 Students
3. Mt Abram Regional High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 58/msad 58 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 213 Students
4. Nokomis Regional High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 19 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 634 Students
5. Lawrence High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 49/msad 49 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 577 Students
6. Piscataquis Community Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 80/msad 04 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 235 Students
7. Dexter Regional High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Msad 46 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 266 Students
8. Madison Area Memorial H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 59/msad 59 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 184 Students
9. Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 83/msad 13 • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 124 Students
10. Carrabec High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 74/msad 74 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 174 Students
Best Middle Schools in Somerset County, ME
The top middle schools in Somerset County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Skowhegan Area Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 54/msad 54 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 403 Students
2. Lawrence Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 49/msad 49 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 300 Students
3. Madison Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 59/msad 59 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 152 Students
4. Warsaw Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 53/msad 53 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 272 Students
5. Mt Blue Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 09 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 488 Students
6. Nokomis Regional Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 19 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 544 Students
7. Day Mountain Regional Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 58/msad 58 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 154 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Somerset County, ME
The top elementary schools in Somerset County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Athens Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Athens Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 112 Students
2. Solon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 74/msad 74 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 73 Students
3. Canaan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 54/msad 54 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 186 Students
4. Stratton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eustis Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 99 Students
5. Piscataquis Community Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 80/msad 04 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 267 Students
6. Benton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 49/msad 49 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 545 Students
7. Cape Cod Hill Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 09 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 176 Students
8. Harmony Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harmony Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 58 Students
9. Cascade Brook School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 09 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 268 Students
10. Mill Stream Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 54/msad 54 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 345 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Somerset County, ME
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Somerset County, ME has a total population of 50,477 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Somerset 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 Somerset County, ME.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.18 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.43 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.75 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Somerset County, ME.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Somerset 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 Somerset County, ME Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Somerset County, ME
How many schools are in Somerset County, ME?
Somerset County, ME has 53 public schools: 12 high schools, 7 middle schools and 26 elementary schools, serving 12,699 students in total.
How do schools in Somerset County perform on state tests?
On average, 53 schools in Somerset County score 81% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 75%, so on average schools in Somerset County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Somerset 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: 77%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 77%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 78%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 75%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 75%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 74%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Somerset County
14 places in Somerset County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (14)
- Skowhegan (6)
- Fairfield (3)
- Madison (3)
- Pittsfield (3)
- Bingham (2)
- North Anson (2)
- Anson (1)
- Athens (1)
- Canaan (1)
- Harmony (1)
- Hartland (1)
- Jackman (1)
- Norridgewock (1)
- Solon (1)
School districts (6)
- Rsu 54/msad 54 (7 schools)
- Rsu 49/msad 49 (6 schools)
- Rsu 74/msad 74 (4 schools)
- Community Regional Charter School (3 schools)
- Rsu 53/msad 53 (3 schools)
- Rsu 59/msad 59 (3 schools)