Best Schools in Waldo County, ME
Waldo County, ME has 41 public schools (13 high, 6 middle, 20 elementary) serving 10,148 students. On average they score 81% on state proficiency tests against a projected 75%, so schools in Waldo County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Waldo County, ME
The top high schools in Waldo County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Camden Hills Regional H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Five Town Csd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 719 Students
2. Hampden Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 22 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 811 Students
3. Medomak Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 40/msad 40 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 563 Students
4. Winslow High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winslow Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 365 Students
5. Searsport District High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 20 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 133 Students
6. Nokomis Regional High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 19 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 634 Students
7. Mt View High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 03/msad 03 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 315 Students
8. Lawrence High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 49/msad 49 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 577 Students
9. Bucksport High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 25 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 356 Students
10. Belfast Area High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 71 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 496 Students
Best Middle Schools in Waldo County, ME
The top middle schools in Waldo County, 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. Troy A Howard Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 71 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 340 Students
3. Bucksport Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 25 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 282 Students
4. Warsaw Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 53/msad 53 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 272 Students
5. Searsport District Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 20 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 101 Students
6. Mt View Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 03/msad 03 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 230 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Waldo County, ME
The top elementary schools in Waldo County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lincolnville Central School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincolnville Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 204 Students
2. Monroe Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 03/msad 03 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 69 Students
3. Palermo Consolidated School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 12 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 122 Students
4. Ames Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 71 • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 126 Students
5. Leroy H Smith School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 22 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 274 Students
6. Miles Lane School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 25 • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 300 Students
7. Kermit S Nickerson School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 71 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 60 Students
8. Captain Albert W. Stevens School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 71 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 258 Students
9. Troy Central School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 03/msad 03 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 55 Students
10. Morse Memorial School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 03/msad 03 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 103 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
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 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
9.20 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.45 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Waldo County, ME Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Waldo County, ME
How many schools are in Waldo County, ME?
Waldo County, ME has 41 public schools: 13 high schools, 6 middle schools and 20 elementary schools, serving 10,148 students in total.
How do schools in Waldo County perform on state tests?
On average, 41 schools in Waldo County score 81% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 75%, so on average schools in Waldo County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Waldo 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: 85%
- Projected: 76%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 74%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 77%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 75%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 75%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 87%
- Projected: 76%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 79%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 77%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Waldo County
15 places in Waldo County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (15)
- Belfast (4)
- Searsport (3)
- Thorndike (3)
- Unity (2)
- Winterport (2)
- Brooks (1)
- Islesboro (1)
- Liberty (1)
- Lincolnville (1)
- Monroe (1)
- Morrill (1)
- Palermo (1)
- Searsmont (1)
- Swanville (1)
- Troy (1)
School districts (3)
- Rsu 03/msad 03 (8 schools)
- Rsu 71 (7 schools)
- Rsu 20 (3 schools)