For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,791 students in Hampden, ME. Hampden has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Maine.
The top ranked public schools in Hampden, ME are Reeds Brook Middle School, Hampden Academy and George B Weatherbee School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hampden, ME public schools have an average math proficiency score of 93% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 92% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Hampden have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hampden, ME (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Reeds Brook Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
28a Main Road South
Hampden, ME 04444
(207) 862-3540
Hampden, ME 04444
(207) 862-3540
Grades: 6-8
| 345 students
Rank: #22.
Hampden Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
89 Western Avenue
Hampden, ME 04444
(207) 862-3791
Hampden, ME 04444
(207) 862-3791
Grades: 9-12
| 811 students
Rank: #33.
George B Weatherbee School
Magnet School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
22 Main Road North
Hampden, ME 04444
(207) 862-3254
Hampden, ME 04444
(207) 862-3254
Grades: 3-5
| 294 students
Rank: n/an/a
Earl C Mcgraw School
Magnet School
20 Main Road North
Hampden, ME 04444
(207) 862-3830
Hampden, ME 04444
(207) 862-3830
Grades: K-2
| 293 students
Rank: n/an/a
Newburgh Elementary School
Magnet School
2220 Western Avenue
Hampden, ME 04444
(207) 234-2781
Hampden, ME 04444
(207) 234-2781
Grades: PK
| 48 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hampden, ME?
The top ranked public schools in Hampden, ME include Reeds Brook Middle School, Hampden Academy and George B Weatherbee School. Hampden has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Maine.
How many public schools are located in Hampden?
5 public schools are located in Hampden.
What is the racial composition of students in Hampden?
Hampden public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public schools average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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