For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 4,867 students in Kennebec County, ME.
The top ranked public high schools in Kennebec County, ME are Maine Arts Academy School, Winthrop High School and Maine Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kennebec County, ME public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Maine public high school average of 85%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 82% statewide average). High schools in Kennebec County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Maine public high schools.
Kennebec County, ME public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Maine average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Maranacook Community High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maine or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public high school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Kennebec County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Maine Arts Academy School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
310 Cony Road
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 480-7917
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 480-7917
Grades: 9-12
| 225 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Winthrop High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
211 Rambler Road
Winthrop, ME 04364
(207) 377-2228
Winthrop, ME 04364
(207) 377-2228
Grades: 9-12
| 221 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Maine Virtual Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6 East Chestnut Street
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 613-8900
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 613-8900
Grades: 7-12
| 438 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Messalonskee High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
131 Messalonskee High Drive
Oakland, ME 04963
(207) 465-7381
Oakland, ME 04963
(207) 465-7381
Grades: 9-12
| 725 students
Rank: #55.
Hall-dale Middle And High School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
97 Maple St
Farmingdale, ME 04344
(207) 622-6211
Farmingdale, ME 04344
(207) 622-6211
Grades: 5-12
| 522 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Gardiner Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
40 West Hill Road
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 582-3150
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 582-3150
Grades: 9-12
| 621 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Winslow High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20 Danielson St
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 872-1990
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 872-1990
Grades: 9-12
| 365 students
Rank: #88.
Maranacook Community High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2250 Millard Harrison Drive
Readfield, ME 04355
(207) 685-4923
Readfield, ME 04355
(207) 685-4923
Grades: 9-12
| 355 students
Rank: #99.
Waterville Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Brooklyn Ave
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-2751
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-2751
Grades: 9-12
| 519 students
Rank: #1010.
Monmouth Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
96 Academy Road
Monmouth, ME 04259
(207) 933-4416
Monmouth, ME 04259
(207) 933-4416
Grades: 9-12
| 191 students
Rank: #1111.
Cony
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
60 Pierce Drive
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2460
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2460
Grades: 9-12
| 685 students
Kennebec County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
573 Richmond Rd
Litchfield, ME 04350
(207) 268-4136
Litchfield, ME 04350
(207) 268-4136
Grades: 4-8
| n/a students
Malta Street
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2490
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2490
Grades: 7-8
| 368 students
26 Garden Lane
Hallowell, ME 04347
(207) 623-8677
Hallowell, ME 04347
(207) 623-8677
Grades: PK-5
| 373 students
97 Maple Street
Farmingdale, ME 04344
(207) 622-6211
Farmingdale, ME 04344
(207) 622-6211
Grades: 9-12
| 295 students
111 Maple Street
Farmingdale, ME 04344
(207) 596-2008
Farmingdale, ME 04344
(207) 596-2008
Grades: 6-8
| 203 students
169 Academy Road
Monmouth, ME 04259
(207) 933-4426
Monmouth, ME 04259
(207) 933-4426
Grades: PK-3
| n/a students
466 Academy Road
Litchfield, ME 04350
(207) 268-4137
Litchfield, ME 04350
(207) 268-4137
Grades: PK-2
| 157 students
117 Academy Road
Monmouth, ME 04259
(207) 876-4625
Monmouth, ME 04259
(207) 876-4625
Grades: 4-8
| n/a students
14 Pray Street
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 582-2522
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 582-2522
Grades: PK
| 32 students
2 School Street
Randolph, ME 04346
(207) 582-4252
Randolph, ME 04346
(207) 582-4252
Grades: K-5
| 44 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Kennebec County, ME?
The top ranked public high schools in Kennebec County, ME include Maine Arts Academy School, Winthrop High School and Maine Virtual Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Kennebec County?
11 public high schools are located in Kennebec County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kennebec County?
Kennebec County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public high schools average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Kennebec County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Kennebec County include: Gardiner Area High School vs. Cony, Cony vs. Gardiner Area High School, Winslow High School vs. Waterville Senior High School
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