For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,641 students in Bangor, ME.
The top-ranked public high schools in Bangor, ME are Bangor High School and Hermon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bangor, ME public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Maine public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 82% statewide average). High schools in Bangor have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maine public high schools.
Bangor, ME public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Maine average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hermon High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maine or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Maine public high school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Bangor, ME (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bangor High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
885 Broadway
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 992-5500
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 992-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,074 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Hermon High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2415 Route 2
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 848-4027
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 848-4027
Gr: 9-12 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Bangor, ME?
The top-ranked public high schools in Bangor, ME include Bangor High School and Hermon High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bangor?
2 public high schools are located in Bangor.
What is the racial composition of students in Bangor?
Bangor public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Maine public high schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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