For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,437 students in Franklin County, ME.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, ME are Rangeley Lakes Regional School, Stratton Elementary School and Mt Blue Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, ME public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Maine public middle school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 85% statewide average). Middle schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public middle school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle 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.
Stratton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
65 School Street
Stratton, ME 04982
(207) 246-2283
Stratton, ME 04982
(207) 246-2283
Gr: PK-8 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Mt Blue Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
269 Middle St
Farmington, ME 04938
(207) 778-3511
Farmington, ME 04938
(207) 778-3511
Gr: 6-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Spruce Mountain Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
23 Community Drive
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4319
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4319
Gr: 6-8 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
110 N Main Street
Strong, ME 04983
(207) 684-3521
Strong, ME 04983
(207) 684-3521
Gr: 5-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, ME?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, ME include Rangeley Lakes Regional School, Stratton Elementary School and Mt Blue Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Franklin County?
6 public middle schools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public middle schools average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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