For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 856 students in Skowhegan, ME.
The top-ranked public high schools in Skowhegan, ME are Skowhegan Area High School and Overman Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Skowhegan, ME public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Maine public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 83% statewide average). High schools in Skowhegan have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maine public high schools.
Skowhegan, ME public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Maine average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Skowhegan Area 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 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 Skowhegan, ME (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
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 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Skowhegan, ME?
The top-ranked public high schools in Skowhegan, ME include Skowhegan Area High School and Overman Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Skowhegan?
2 public high schools are located in Skowhegan.
What is the racial composition of students in Skowhegan?
Skowhegan 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).
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