For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 874 students in Waterville, ME.
The top ranked public high schools in Waterville, ME are Winslow High School and Waterville Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waterville, ME public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Maine public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 82% statewide average). High schools in Waterville have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public high schools.
Waterville, ME public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Maine average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Winslow 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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Maine public high school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Waterville, ME (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winslow High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20 Danielson St
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 872-1990
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 872-1990
Gr: 9-12 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Waterville Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Brooklyn Ave
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-2751
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-2751
Gr: 9-12 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Waterville, ME?
The top ranked public high schools in Waterville, ME include Winslow High School and Waterville Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Waterville?
2 public high schools are located in Waterville.
What is the racial composition of students in Waterville?
Waterville public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Maine public high schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Waterville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Waterville include: Winslow High School vs. Waterville Senior High School, Waterville Senior High School vs. Winslow High School
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