For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,463 students in Knox County, ME.
The top ranked public high schools in Knox County, ME are Camden Hills Regional High School, North Haven Community School and Oceanside High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knox County, 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 84% (versus the 82% statewide average). High schools in Knox County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maine public high schools.
Knox County, ME public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Maine average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Camden Hills Regional 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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public high school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Knox County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Camden Hills Regional High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25 Keelson Drive
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 236-7800
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 236-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
North Haven Community School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
93 Pulpit Harbor Rd
North Haven, ME 04853
(207) 867-4707
North Haven, ME 04853
(207) 867-4707
Gr: K-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Oceanside High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Broadway
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2010
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2010
Gr: 9-12 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Vinalhaven School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22 Arcola Lane
Vinalhaven, ME 04863
(207) 863-4800
Vinalhaven, ME 04863
(207) 863-4800
Gr: PK-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Knox County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 9
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 236-7809
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 236-7809
Gr: K | 81 students Minority enrollment: 2%
54 Spruce Head Rd
South Thomaston, ME 04858
(207) 594-7666
South Thomaston, ME 04858
(207) 594-7666
Gr: K-2 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
13 Valley Street
Thomaston, ME 04861
(207) 354-6464
Thomaston, ME 04861
(207) 354-6464
Gr: K-4 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
400 Broadway
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2010
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2010
Gr: 10-12 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
47 Valley Street
Thomaston, ME 04861
(207) 354-2502
Thomaston, ME 04861
(207) 354-2502
Gr: 8-9 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
54 Ash Point Drive
Owls Head, ME 04854
(207) 594-5650
Owls Head, ME 04854
(207) 594-5650
Gr: 3-5 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
30 Broadway
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2020
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2020
Gr: 5-7 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Knox County, ME?
The top ranked public high schools in Knox County, ME include Camden Hills Regional High School, North Haven Community School and Oceanside High School.
How many public high schools are located in Knox County?
4 public high schools are located in Knox County.
What is the racial composition of students in Knox County?
Knox County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public high schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Knox County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Knox County include: Oceanside High School vs. Camden Hills Regional High School, Camden Hills Regional High School vs. Oceanside High School, North Haven Community School vs. Camden Hills Regional High School
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