For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 2,319 students in Somerset County, ME.
The top ranked public high schools in Somerset County, ME are Forest Hills Consolidated School, Skowhegan Area High School and Lawrence High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Somerset County, ME public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Maine public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 82% statewide average). High schools in Somerset County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public high schools.
Somerset County, ME public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Maine average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lawrence High School, with 80-84% 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), which is less than the Maine public high school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Somerset County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forest Hills Consolidated School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
606 Main Street
Jackman, ME 04945
(207) 668-5291
Jackman, ME 04945
(207) 668-5291
Gr: K-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Skowhegan Area High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
61 Academy Circle
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-5511
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-5511
Gr: 9-12 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Lawrence High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9 School Street
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-4200
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Maine Academy Of Natural Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13 Easler Road
Hinckley, ME 04944
(207) 238-4100
Hinckley, ME 04944
(207) 238-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
110 Meadow St
Bingham, ME 04920
(207) 672-3300
Bingham, ME 04920
(207) 672-3300
Gr: 5-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Carrabec High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
160 N Main St
North Anson, ME 04958
(207) 635-2296
North Anson, ME 04958
(207) 635-2296
Gr: 9-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
Overman Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
78 Water Street Suite 2
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 858-1600
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 858-1600
Gr: 6-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
486 Main Street
Madison, ME 04950
(207) 696-3395
Madison, ME 04950
(207) 696-3395
Gr: 7-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Sad #53 Alternative Education
Special Education School
167 School Street
Pittsfield, ME 04967
(207) 487-5145
Pittsfield, ME 04967
(207) 487-5145
Gr: 7-12
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School
Location
Quick Facts
352 School St
New Portland, ME 04961
(207) 628-3651
New Portland, ME 04961
(207) 628-3651
Gr: K-5 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
26 Mercer Rd
Norridgewock, ME 04957
(207) 634-3121
Norridgewock, ME 04957
(207) 634-3121
Gr: K-6 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
No Location Available
North Anson, ME 04958
(207) 566-7302
North Anson, ME 04958
(207) 566-7302
Gr: 2-5
63 High Street
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-4220
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-4220
Gr: PK-K | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
62 Elm Street
Hartland, ME 04943
(207) 938-4456
Hartland, ME 04943
(207) 938-4456
Gr: PK-4 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
486 Main Street
Madison, ME 04950
(207) 696-3395
Madison, ME 04950
(207) 696-3395
Gr: 9-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
43 Learners Lane
Madison, ME 04950
(207) 696-4607
Madison, ME 04950
(207) 696-4607
Gr: PK-4 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
205 Main Street
Madison, ME 04950
(207) 696-3381
Madison, ME 04950
(207) 696-3381
Gr: 5-8 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
2540 Rr 2
Norridgewock, ME 04957
(207) 587-2981
Norridgewock, ME 04957
(207) 587-2981
Gr: K-3 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
263 Main Street
Bingham, ME 04920
(207) 672-5500
Bingham, ME 04920
(207) 672-5500
Gr: 4-6 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rte 15
Rockwood, ME 04478
(207) 534-7779
Rockwood, ME 04478
(207) 534-7779
Gr: K-5 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
129 Hartland Road
Saint Albans, ME 04971
(207) 938-4581
Saint Albans, ME 04971
(207) 938-4581
Gr: PK-2 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
926 Village Road
Smithfield, ME 04978
(207) 362-2671
Smithfield, ME 04978
(207) 362-2671
Gr: 4-6 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
45 Blake Street
Hartland, ME 04943
(207) 938-4770
Hartland, ME 04943
(207) 938-4770
Gr: 3-8 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
110 Meadow Street
Bingham, ME 04920
(207) 672-3300
Bingham, ME 04920
(207) 672-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Somerset County, ME?
The top ranked public high schools in Somerset County, ME include Forest Hills Consolidated School, Skowhegan Area High School and Lawrence High School.
How many public high schools are located in Somerset County?
9 public high schools are located in Somerset County.
What is the racial composition of students in Somerset County?
Somerset County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public high schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Somerset County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Somerset County include: Overman Academy vs. Skowhegan Area High School, Skowhegan Area High School vs. Overman Academy, Overman Academy vs. Lawrence High School
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