Best High Schools in Somerset County, ME

Somerset County, ME has 21 high schools with 6,124 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 Somerset County score 86% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 71% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Somerset County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Fort Kent Community High School

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

84%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Msad 27 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 252 Students

2. Mt Blue High School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

85%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 09 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 733 Students

3. Skowhegan Area High School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

83%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 54/msad 54 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 719 Students

4. Messalonskee High School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

82%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 18 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 725 Students

5. Piscataquis Community Secondary School

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

84%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 80/msad 04 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 235 Students

6. Mt Abram Regional High School

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

83%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 58/msad 58 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 213 Students

7. 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

8. Katahdin Middle/high School

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 89 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 153 Students

9. Lawrence High School

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 49/msad 49 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 577 Students

10. Dexter Regional High School

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

80%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Msad 46 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 266 Students

Best Middle Schools in Somerset County, ME

Somerset County, ME has 14 middle schools with 4,116 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 Somerset 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 Somerset County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Messalonskee Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

87%

Actual Test Scores

86%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rsu 18 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 452 Students

2. Skowhegan Area Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

84%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 54/msad 54 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 403 Students

3. Lawrence Jr High School

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 49/msad 49 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 300 Students

4. Madison Junior High School

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 59/msad 59 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 152 Students

5. Warsaw Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 53/msad 53 • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 272 Students

6. Mt Blue Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 09 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 488 Students

7. Nokomis Regional Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rsu 19 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 544 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Somerset County, ME

Somerset County, ME has 28 elementary schools with 5,716 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 Somerset County score 77% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 69% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Somerset County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Athens Community School

A+

SchoolGrade

94%

Actual Test Scores

84%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Athens Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 112 Students

2. Williams Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

93%

Actual Test Scores

81%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 18 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 227 Students

3. Solon Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 74/msad 74 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 73 Students

4. Canaan Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

82%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 54/msad 54 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 186 Students

5. Stratton Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Eustis Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 99 Students

6. Fort Kent Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

86%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Msad 27 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 465 Students

7. Piscataquis Community Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

82%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 80/msad 04 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 267 Students

8. Benton Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

80%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 49/msad 49 • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 545 Students

9. Cape Cod Hill Elem School

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 09 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 176 Students

10. Harmony Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Harmony Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 58 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

15,956

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

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

A

12.18 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.43 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

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

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,963 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

44 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Somerset County, ME

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Franklin County, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 77%
  • Projected Test Scores: 68%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Kennebec County, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 82%
  • Projected Test Scores: 71%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Piscataquis County, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 79%
  • Projected Test Scores: 72%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Waldo County, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 82%
  • Projected Test Scores: 70%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Penobscot County, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 81%
  • Projected Test Scores: 70%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Hancock County, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 84%
  • Projected Test Scores: 68%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Coos County, NH

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Essex County, VT

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Washington County, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 77%
  • Projected Test Scores: 66%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Caledonia County, VT

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations