For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 478 students in Belfast, ME.
The top ranked public high school in Belfast, ME is Belfast Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belfast, ME public high school have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Maine public high school average of 85%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 82% statewide average). High schools in Belfast have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public high schools.
Belfast, ME public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Maine average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Belfast 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 12% 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 Belfast, ME (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belfast Area High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25 Lions Way
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-1790
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-1790
Grades: 9-12
| 478 students
Belfast, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
14 Swan Lake Avenue
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4420
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4420
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
9 School Street
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4020
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4020
Grades: 3-5
| 116 students
256 High Street
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4010
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4010
Grades: K-3
| 122 students
18 Townhouse Road
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-1858
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-1858
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Belfast, ME?
The top ranked public high schools in Belfast, ME include Belfast Area High School.
How many public high schools are located in Belfast?
1 public high schools are located in Belfast.
What is the racial composition of students in Belfast?
Belfast public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public high schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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