For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 2,319 students in Somerset County, ME.
The top ranked public high schools in Somerset County, ME are Forest Hills Consolidated School, Skowhegan Area High School and Lawrence High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Somerset County, ME public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the Maine public high school average of 85%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 82% statewide average). High schools in Somerset County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maine public high schools.
Somerset County, ME public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Maine average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Skowhegan Area High School, with 85-89% 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 Somerset County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forest Hills Consolidated School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
606 Main Street
Jackman, ME 04945
(207) 668-5291
Jackman, ME 04945
(207) 668-5291
Grades: K-12
| 149 students
Rank: #22.
Skowhegan Area High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
61 Academy Circle
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-5511
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-5511
Grades: 9-12
| 702 students
Rank: #33.
Lawrence High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9 School Street
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-4200
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 553 students
Rank: #44.
Maine Academy Of Natural Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13 Easler Road
Hinckley, ME 04944
(207) 238-4100
Hinckley, ME 04944
(207) 238-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 194 students
Rank: #55.
Carrabec High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
160 N Main St
North Anson, ME 04958
(207) 635-2296
North Anson, ME 04958
(207) 635-2296
Grades: 9-12
| 191 students
Rank: #66.
Sad #53 Alternative Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
167 School Street
Pittsfield, ME 04967
(207) 487-5145
Pittsfield, ME 04967
(207) 487-5145
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #77.
Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/senior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
110 Meadow St
Bingham, ME 04920
(207) 672-3300
Bingham, ME 04920
(207) 672-3300
Grades: 5-12
| 122 students
Rank: #88.
Overman Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
78 Water Street Suite 2
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 858-1600
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 858-1600
Grades: 6-12
| 169 students
Rank: n/an/a
486 Main Street
Madison, ME 04950
(207) 696-3395
Madison, ME 04950
(207) 696-3395
Grades: 7-12
| 239 students
Somerset County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
352 School St
New Portland, ME 04961
(207) 628-3651
New Portland, ME 04961
(207) 628-3651
Grades: K-5
| 29 students
26 Mercer Rd
Norridgewock, ME 04957
(207) 634-3121
Norridgewock, ME 04957
(207) 634-3121
Grades: K-6
| 268 students
1192 West Ridge Rd
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-3944
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-3944
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
No Location Available
North Anson, ME 04958
(207) 566-7302
North Anson, ME 04958
(207) 566-7302
Grades: 2-5
| n/a students
63 High Street
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-4220
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-4220
Grades: PK-K
| 111 students
62 Elm Street
Hartland, ME 04943
(207) 938-4456
Hartland, ME 04943
(207) 938-4456
Grades: PK-4
| 170 students
486 Main Street
Madison, ME 04950
(207) 696-3395
Madison, ME 04950
(207) 696-3395
Grades: 9-12
| 184 students
43 Learners Lane
Madison, ME 04950
(207) 696-4607
Madison, ME 04950
(207) 696-4607
Grades: PK-4
| 239 students
205 Main Street
Madison, ME 04950
(207) 696-3381
Madison, ME 04950
(207) 696-3381
Grades: 5-8
| 152 students
2540 Rr 2
Norridgewock, ME 04957
(207) 587-2981
Norridgewock, ME 04957
(207) 587-2981
Grades: K-3
| 59 students
4 Madawaska Rd
Palmyra, ME 04965
(207) 938-4544
Palmyra, ME 04965
(207) 938-4544
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
263 Main Street
Bingham, ME 04920
(207) 672-5500
Bingham, ME 04920
(207) 672-5500
Grades: 4-6
| 44 students
Rte 15
Rockwood, ME 04478
(207) 534-7779
Rockwood, ME 04478
(207) 534-7779
Grades: K-5
| 7 students
129 Hartland Road
Saint Albans, ME 04971
(207) 938-4581
Saint Albans, ME 04971
(207) 938-4581
Grades: PK-2
| 126 students
926 Village Road
Smithfield, ME 04978
(207) 362-2671
Smithfield, ME 04978
(207) 362-2671
Grades: 4-6
| 43 students
45 Blake Street
Hartland, ME 04943
(207) 938-4770
Hartland, ME 04943
(207) 938-4770
Grades: 3-8
| 253 students
57 Anson Rd
Anson, ME 04911
(207) 696-5111
Anson, ME 04911
(207) 696-5111
Grades: PK-3
| n/a students
110 Meadow Street
Bingham, ME 04920
(207) 672-3300
Bingham, ME 04920
(207) 672-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 59 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Somerset County, ME?
The top ranked public high schools in Somerset County, ME include Forest Hills Consolidated School, Skowhegan Area High School and Lawrence High School.
How many public high schools are located in Somerset County?
9 public high schools are located in Somerset County.
What is the racial composition of students in Somerset County?
Somerset 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 Somerset County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Somerset County include: Overman Academy vs. Skowhegan Area High School, Skowhegan Area High School vs. Overman Academy, Overman Academy vs. Lawrence High School
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