Best High Schools in York County, ME

York County, ME has 24 high schools with 13,657 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 York County score 75% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 61% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in York County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Robert W Traip Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Kittery Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 279 Students

2. Old Orchard Beach High School

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

83%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 23 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 203 Students

3. Kennebunk High School

A+

SchoolGrade

94%

Actual Test Scores

82%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 21 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 756 Students

4. Wells High School

A+

SchoolGrade

94%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wells-ogunquit Csd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 415 Students

5. Bonny Eagle High School

A+

SchoolGrade

92%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 06/msad 06 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1021 Students

6. Gorham High School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gorham Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 810 Students

7. York High School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

York Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 516 Students

8. Sanford High School

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

80%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sanford Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1065 Students

9. Marshwood High School

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 35/msad 35 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 682 Students

10. Noble High School

A+

SchoolGrade

84%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 60/msad 60 • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1201 Students

Best Middle Schools in York County, ME

York County, ME has 20 middle schools with 9,616 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 York County score 76% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 68% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in York County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Middle School Of The Kennebunks

A+

SchoolGrade

94%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 21 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 479 Students

2. York Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

94%

Actual Test Scores

83%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

York Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 464 Students

3. Marshwood Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

92%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 35/msad 35 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 472 Students

4. Gorham Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

91%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gorham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 641 Students

5. Saco Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

83%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Saco Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 585 Students

6. Wells Junior High School

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wells-ogunquit Csd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 441 Students

7. Shapleigh School

A+

SchoolGrade

87%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Kittery Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 370 Students

8. Massabesic Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

86%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 57/msad 57 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 623 Students

9. Sacopee Valley Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

84%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 55/msad 55 • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 357 Students

10. Noble Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

83%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rsu 60/msad 60 • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 432 Students

Best Elementary Schools in York County, ME

York County, ME has 44 elementary schools with 12,010 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 York County score 75% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 68% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in York County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Mildred L Day School

A+

SchoolGrade

94%

Actual Test Scores

87%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 21 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 210 Students

2. Coastal Ridge Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

93%

Actual Test Scores

84%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

York Public Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 353 Students

3. Sea Road School

A+

SchoolGrade

91%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 21 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 324 Students

4. Horace Mitchell Primary School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

82%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Kittery Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 310 Students

5. Wells Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

89%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wells-ogunquit Csd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 551 Students

6. Dayton Consolidated School

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

84%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dayton Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 120 Students

7. Eliot Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

83%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 35/msad 35 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 307 Students

8. C K Burns School

A+

SchoolGrade

86%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Saco Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 599 Students

9. Lyman Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

80%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 57/msad 57 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 242 Students

10. Acton Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

79%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Acton Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 246 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in York County, ME

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

Community Factors

York County, ME has a total population of 211,972 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in York County, ME

35,283

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

35%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood York 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+

10.96 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.20 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

9.77 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in York County, ME.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,495 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

70 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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