Best High Schools in Waldo County, ME

Waldo County, ME has 13 high schools with 5,274 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 Waldo County score 90% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 72% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Waldo County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Camden Hills Regional H S

A+

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Five Town Csd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 719 Students

2. Hampden Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 22 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 811 Students

3. Searsport District High School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

80%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 20 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 133 Students

4. Winslow High School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Winslow Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 365 Students

5. 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

6. Bucksport High School

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

80%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 25 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 356 Students

7. Mt View High School

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 03/msad 03 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 315 Students

8. 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

9. Belfast Area High School

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 71 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 496 Students

10. Cony

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Augusta Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 685 Students

Best Middle Schools in Waldo County, ME

Waldo County, ME has 12 middle schools with 2,854 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 Waldo County score 85% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 74% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Waldo County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Reeds Brook Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

94%

Actual Test Scores

81%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 22 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 345 Students

2. Samuel L Wagner Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

89%

Actual Test Scores

81%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 22 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 213 Students

3. Troy A Howard Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 71 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 340 Students

4. Bucksport Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 25 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 282 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. Searsport District Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rsu 20 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 101 Students

7. Mt View Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 03/msad 03 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 230 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Waldo County, ME

Waldo County, ME has 18 elementary schools with 2,489 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 Waldo County score 72% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 64% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Waldo County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Lincolnville Central School

A+

SchoolGrade

94%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lincolnville Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 204 Students

2. Appleton Village School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

84%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Appleton Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 135 Students

3. Monroe Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 03/msad 03 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 69 Students

4. Center Drive School

A+

SchoolGrade

87%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Orrington Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 361 Students

5. Palermo Consolidated School

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

80%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 12 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 122 Students

6. Ames Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 71 • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 126 Students

7. Windsor Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 12 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 287 Students

8. Leroy H Smith School

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 22 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 274 Students

9. Miles Lane School

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 25 • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 300 Students

10. Kermit S Nickerson School

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rsu 71 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 60 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Waldo County, ME

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Waldo County, ME has a total population of 39,607 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Waldo County, ME

10,617

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

34%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Waldo 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+

9.20 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.45 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

7.75 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Waldo County, ME.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Waldo County, ME.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,045 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

51 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations