Best Schools in South Orrington, ME
South Orrington, ME has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,732 students. On average they score 86% on state proficiency tests against a projected 81%, so schools in South Orrington meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Orrington, ME
The top high schools in South Orrington, 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. Bucksport High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 25 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 356 Students
Best Middle Schools in South Orrington, ME
The top middle schools in South Orrington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Samuel L Wagner Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 22 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 213 Students
2. Bucksport Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 25 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 282 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Orrington, ME
The top elementary schools in South Orrington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Center Drive School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orrington Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 361 Students
2. Leroy H Smith School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 22 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 274 Students
3. Miles Lane School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 25 • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 300 Students
4. G Herbert Jewett School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 25 • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 135 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Orrington, ME
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Orrington, ME has a total population of 1,530 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South Orrington, 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 South Orrington, ME.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.42 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
0.89 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Orrington, ME.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Orrington, 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 South Orrington, ME Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Orrington, ME
How many schools are in South Orrington, ME?
South Orrington, ME has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,732 students in total.
How do schools in South Orrington perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in South Orrington score 86% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 81%, so on average schools in South Orrington meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South Orrington?
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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