For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,127 students in Waldo County, ME.
The top ranked public high schools in Waldo County, ME are Islesboro Central School, Belfast Area High School and Mt View High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waldo County, ME public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Maine public high school average of 85%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 82% statewide average). High schools in Waldo County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public high schools.
Waldo County, ME public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Maine average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Belfast Area High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maine or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Waldo County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Islesboro Central School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
159 Alumni Drive
Islesboro, ME 04848
(207) 734-2251
Islesboro, ME 04848
(207) 734-2251
Grades: K-12
| 82 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Belfast Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25 Lions Way
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-1790
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-1790
Grades: 9-12
| 496 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mt View High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
577 Mount View Road
Thorndike, ME 04986
(207) 568-3255
Thorndike, ME 04986
(207) 568-3255
Grades: 9-12
| 315 students
Rank: #44.
Ecology Learning Center
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
230 Main Street
Unity, ME 04988
(207) 230-9275
Unity, ME 04988
(207) 230-9275
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
Rank: #55.
Searsport District High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
24 Mortland Road
Searsport, ME 04974
(207) 548-2313
Searsport, ME 04974
(207) 548-2313
Grades: 9-12
| 133 students
Rank: n/an/a
Maine Ocean School
Magnet School
24 Mortland
Searsport, ME 04974
(207) 266-8590
Searsport, ME 04974
(207) 266-8590
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Waldo County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
61 Troy Rd
Burnham, ME 04922
(207) 487-5622
Burnham, ME 04922
(207) 487-5622
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
14 Swan Lake Avenue
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4420
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4420
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
112 North Searsport Rd
Frankfort, ME 04438
(207) 223-5723
Frankfort, ME 04438
(207) 223-5723
Grades: K-5
| 78 students
9 School Street
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4020
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4020
Grades: 3-5
| 116 students
256 High Street
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4010
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4010
Grades: K-3
| 122 students
18 Townhouse Road
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-1858
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-1858
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
113 Church Street
Stockton Springs, ME 04981
(207) 567-3264
Stockton Springs, ME 04981
(207) 567-3264
Grades: PK
| 21 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Waldo County, ME?
The top ranked public high schools in Waldo County, ME include Islesboro Central School, Belfast Area High School and Mt View High School.
How many public high schools are located in Waldo County?
6 public high schools are located in Waldo County.
What is the racial composition of students in Waldo County?
Waldo County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% 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 Waldo County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Waldo County include: Mt View High School vs. Belfast Area High School, Searsport District High School vs. Mt View High School, Mt View High School vs. Searsport District High School
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