For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,553 students in Franklin County, ME.
The top-ranked public high schools in Franklin County, ME are Rangeley Lakes Regional School, Mt Abram Regional High School and Spruce Mountain High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, ME public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Maine public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 83% statewide average). High schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Maine public high schools.
Franklin County, ME public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Maine average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mt Abram Regional High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maine or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public high school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Franklin County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rangeley Lakes Regional School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
43 Mendolia Road
Rangeley, ME 04970
(207) 864-3311
Rangeley, ME 04970
(207) 864-3311
Gr: PK-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Mt Abram Regional High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1513 Salem Road
Strong, ME 04983
(207) 678-2701
Strong, ME 04983
(207) 678-2701
Gr: 9-12 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Spruce Mountain High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
33 Community Drive
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4336
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4336
Gr: 9-12 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Mt Blue High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
129 Seamon Rd
Farmington, ME 04938
(207) 778-3561
Farmington, ME 04938
(207) 778-3561
Gr: 9-12 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Franklin County, ME?
The top-ranked public high schools in Franklin County, ME include Rangeley Lakes Regional School, Mt Abram Regional High School and Spruce Mountain High School.
How many public high schools are located in Franklin County?
4 public high schools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public high schools average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Franklin County include: Mt Abram Regional High School vs. Mt Blue High School, Spruce Mountain High School vs. Mt Blue High School, Mt Blue High School vs. Spruce Mountain High School
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