For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 427 students in Jay, ME.
The top ranked public high school in Jay, ME is Spruce Mountain High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jay, ME public high school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Maine public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 82% statewide average). High schools in Jay have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maine public high schools.
Jay, ME public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Maine average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Spruce Mountain High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maine or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public high school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Jay, ME (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spruce Mountain High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
33 Community Drive
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4336
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4336
Gr: 9-12 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Jay, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
12 Tiger Drive
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-5719
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-5719
Gr: K-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
23 Community Dr
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4319
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4319
Gr: 4-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
33 Community Dr
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4336
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4336
Gr: 9-12 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Jay, ME?
The top ranked public high schools in Jay, ME include Spruce Mountain High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jay?
1 public high schools are located in Jay.
What is the racial composition of students in Jay?
Jay public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public high schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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