For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 427 students in Jay, ME.
The top ranked public high school in Jay, ME is Spruce Mountain High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jay, ME public high school have an average math proficiency score of 92% (versus the Maine public high school average of 85%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 82% statewide average). High schools in Jay have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maine public high schools.
Jay, ME public high school have a Graduation Rate of 62%, which is less than the Maine average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Spruce Mountain High School, with 60-64% 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 and Black), which is less than the Maine public high school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Jay, ME (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spruce Mountain High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
33 Community Drive
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4336
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4336
Grades: 9-12
| 427 students
Jay, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
12 Tiger Drive
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-5719
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-5719
Grades: K-5
| 348 students
33 Community Dr
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4336
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4336
Grades: 9-12
| 268 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Jay, ME?
The top ranked public high schools in Jay, ME include Spruce Mountain High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jay?
1 public high schools are located in Jay.
What is the racial composition of students in Jay?
Jay public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public high schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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