For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 405 students in Dixfield, ME (there are 1 private school, serving 4 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Dixfield, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Dixfield, ME are T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School and Dirigo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dixfield, ME public schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Dixfield have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dixfield, ME (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
45 Middle School Drive
Dixfield, ME 04224
(207) 562-7552
Dixfield, ME 04224
(207) 562-7552
Grades: 6-8
| 171 students
Rank: #22.
Dirigo High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
145 Weld Street
Dixfield, ME 04224
(207) 562-4201
Dixfield, ME 04224
(207) 562-4201
Grades: 9-12
| 234 students
Dixfield, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
33 Nash Street
Dixfield, ME 04224
(207) 562-4207
Dixfield, ME 04224
(207) 562-4207
Grades: K-4
| 212 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dixfield, ME?
The top ranked public schools in Dixfield, ME include T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School and Dirigo High School.
How many public schools are located in Dixfield?
2 public schools are located in Dixfield.
What percentage of students in Dixfield go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Dixfield are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dixfield?
Dixfield public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public schools average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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