For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public high schools serving 6,274 students in Penobscot County, ME.
The top ranked public high schools in Penobscot County, ME are Central High School, Hampden Academy and Old Town High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Penobscot 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 88% (versus the 82% statewide average). High schools in Penobscot County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Maine public high schools.
Penobscot 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 Hermon 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 and Black), which is less than the Maine public high school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Penobscot County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
402 Main St
Corinth, ME 04427
(207) 285-3326
Corinth, ME 04427
(207) 285-3326
Grades: 9-12
| 330 students
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
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: #1 - 41. - 4.
Old Town High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
203 Stillwater Avenue
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-3910
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-3910
Grades: 9-12
| 536 students
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Orono High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14 Goodridge Drive
Orono, ME 04473
(207) 866-4916
Orono, ME 04473
(207) 866-4916
Grades: 9-12
| 373 students
Rank: #55.
Bangor High School
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
885 Broadway
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 992-5500
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 992-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,107 students
Rank: #66.
Nokomis Regional High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
291 Williams Road Suite 2
Newport, ME 04953
(207) 368-4354
Newport, ME 04953
(207) 368-4354
Grades: 9-12
| 634 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Brewer High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
261 Center Street
Brewer, ME 04412
(207) 989-4140
Brewer, ME 04412
(207) 989-4140
Grades: 9-12
| 720 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Katahdin Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 Station Road
Stacyville, ME 04777
(207) 365-4218
Stacyville, ME 04777
(207) 365-4218
Grades: 6-12
| 153 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Stearns Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
199 State St
Millinocket, ME 04462
(207) 723-6430
Millinocket, ME 04462
(207) 723-6430
Grades: 6-12
| 218 students
Rank: #1010.
Hermon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2415 Route 2
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 848-4027
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 848-4027
Grades: 9-12
| 584 students
Rank: #1111.
Dexter Regional High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12 Abbott Hill Rd
Dexter, ME 04930
(207) 924-5536
Dexter, ME 04930
(207) 924-5536
Grades: 9-12
| 266 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Penobscot Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
23 Cross Street
Howland, ME 04448
(207) 732-3111
Howland, ME 04448
(207) 732-3111
Grades: 9-12
| 134 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Schenck High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
45 North Street
East Millinocket, ME 04430
(207) 746-3511
East Millinocket, ME 04430
(207) 746-3511
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
Rank: #1414.
Mattanawcook Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
33 Reed Drive
Lincoln, ME 04457
(207) 794-6711
Lincoln, ME 04457
(207) 794-6711
Grades: 9-12
| 308 students
Penobscot County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
641 Main Street
Bradford, ME 04410
(207) 327-1112
Bradford, ME 04410
(207) 327-1112
Grades: K-2
| 83 students
5 Somerset St
Brewer, ME 04412
(207) 989-8640
Brewer, ME 04412
(207) 989-8640
Grades: 6-8
| 285 students
49 Capri St
Brewer, ME 04412
(207) 989-8620
Brewer, ME 04412
(207) 989-8620
Grades: PK-K
| 173 students
42 Stetson Rd
Corinna, ME 04928
(207) 278-4263
Corinna, ME 04928
(207) 278-4263
Grades: PK-4
| 160 students
62 Abbott Hill Rd
Dexter, ME 04930
(207) 924-5571
Dexter, ME 04930
(207) 924-5571
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
60 Abbott Hill Rd
Dexter, ME 04930
(207) 924-7671
Dexter, ME 04930
(207) 924-7671
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
Graham Lane
Mattawamkeag, ME 04459
(207) 736-2750
Mattawamkeag, ME 04459
(207) 736-2750
Grades: PK-4
| 55 students
883 Main St.
Springfield, ME 04487
(207) 738-2665
Springfield, ME 04487
(207) 738-2665
Grades: PK
| n/a students
2100 Dixmont Road
Etna, ME 04434
(207) 992-0735
Etna, ME 04434
(207) 992-0735
Grades: PK-8
| 210 students
No Location Available
Exeter, ME 04435
(207) 379-2291
Exeter, ME 04435
(207) 379-2291
Grades: 3-5
| n/a students
No Location Available
Garland, ME 04939
(207) 924-6942
Garland, ME 04939
(207) 924-6942
Grades: K-2
| n/a students
47 So Brunswick Street
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-3905
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-3905
Grades: 4-5
| 131 students
190 Stillwater Avenue
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-3925
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-3925
Grades: K-3
| 136 students
83 Bennoch Road
Stillwater, ME 04489
(207) 827-3930
Stillwater, ME 04489
(207) 827-3930
Grades: K-5
| 102 students
2150 Hudson Rd
Hudson, ME 04449
(207) 327-1444
Hudson, ME 04449
(207) 327-1444
Grades: 3-4
| 60 students
20 Jefferson Street
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-3920
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-3920
Grades: K-3
| 100 students
4067 Broadway
Kenduskeag, ME 04450
(207) 884-7979
Kenduskeag, ME 04450
(207) 884-7979
Grades: K-2
| 130 students
22 Howland Road
Lagrange, ME 04453
(207) 943-2196
Lagrange, ME 04453
(207) 943-2196
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
199 State St
Millinocket, ME 04462
(207) 723-6430
Millinocket, ME 04462
(207) 723-6430
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
386 Main St
Corinth, ME 04427
(207) 285-3301
Corinth, ME 04427
(207) 285-3301
Grades: 3-5
| 166 students
1182 Dover Road
Charleston, ME 04422
(207) 285-0780
Charleston, ME 04422
(207) 285-0780
Grades: 9-12
| 28 students
142 Elm Street
Newport, ME 04953
(207) 368-4470
Newport, ME 04953
(207) 368-4470
Grades: PK-4
| 307 students
Old Town Regional Special Ed Prog (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
21 Jefferson Street
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-4441
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-4441
Grades: K-12
| 25 students
88 Pendleton Street
Brewer, ME 04412
(207) 989-8625
Brewer, ME 04412
(207) 989-8625
Grades: 1-2
| 207 students
337 Williams Road
Newport, ME 04953
(207) 368-4592
Newport, ME 04953
(207) 368-4592
Grades: 5-8
| 328 students
131 State St
Brewer, ME 04412
(207) 989-3244
Brewer, ME 04412
(207) 989-3244
Grades: 4-5
| 221 students
394 Village Road
Stetson, ME 04488
(207) 296-2571
Stetson, ME 04488
(207) 296-2571
Grades: K-2
| 34 students
100 Washington St
Brewer, ME 04412
(207) 989-8660
Brewer, ME 04412
(207) 989-8660
Grades: 1-3
| 295 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Penobscot County, ME?
The top ranked public high schools in Penobscot County, ME include Central High School, Hampden Academy and Old Town High School.
How many public high schools are located in Penobscot County?
14 public high schools are located in Penobscot County.
What is the racial composition of students in Penobscot County?
Penobscot County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public high schools average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Penobscot County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Penobscot County include: Old Town High School vs. Orono High School, Brewer High School vs. Bangor High School, Hampden Academy vs. Bangor High School
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