For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,451 students in Knox County, ME.
The top ranked public high schools in Knox County, ME are Camden Hills Regional High School, Oceanside High School and Vinalhaven School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knox County, ME public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 90% (versus the Maine public high school average of 85%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 82% statewide average). High schools in Knox County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maine public high schools.
Knox County, ME public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Maine average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Camden Hills Regional 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 5% 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 Knox County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Camden Hills Regional High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25 Keelson Drive
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 236-7800
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 236-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 719 students
Rank: #22.
Oceanside High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Broadway
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2010
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2010
Grades: 9-12
| 525 students
Rank: #33.
Vinalhaven School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
22 Arcola Lane
Vinalhaven, ME 04863
(207) 863-4800
Vinalhaven, ME 04863
(207) 863-4800
Grades: PK-12
| 157 students
Rank: #44.
North Haven Community School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
93 Pulpit Harbor Rd
North Haven, ME 04853
(207) 867-4707
North Haven, ME 04853
(207) 867-4707
Grades: K-12
| 50 students
Knox County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
54 Spruce Head Rd
South Thomaston, ME 04858
(207) 594-7666
South Thomaston, ME 04858
(207) 594-7666
Grades: K-2
| 68 students
13 Valley Street
Thomaston, ME 04861
(207) 354-6464
Thomaston, ME 04861
(207) 354-6464
Grades: K-4
| 167 students
338 Broadway
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2005
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2005
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
400 Broadway
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2010
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2010
Grades: 10-12
| 425 students
47 Valley Street
Thomaston, ME 04861
(207) 354-2502
Thomaston, ME 04861
(207) 354-2502
Grades: 8-9
| 215 students
54 Ash Point Drive
Owls Head, ME 04854
(207) 594-5650
Owls Head, ME 04854
(207) 594-5650
Grades: 3-5
| 84 students
30 Broadway
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2020
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2020
Grades: 5-7
| 224 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Knox County, ME?
The top ranked public high schools in Knox County, ME include Camden Hills Regional High School, Oceanside High School and Vinalhaven School.
How many public high schools are located in Knox County?
4 public high schools are located in Knox County.
What is the racial composition of students in Knox County?
Knox County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% 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 Knox County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Knox County include: Oceanside High School vs. Camden Hills Regional High School, North Haven Community School vs. Camden Hills Regional High School, Camden Hills Regional High School vs. Oceanside High School
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