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Best Cumberland County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public high schools serving 12,841 students in Cumberland County, ME.
The top-ranked public high schools in Cumberland County, ME are Greely High School, Freeport High School and Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cumberland County, ME public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Maine public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 83% statewide average). High schools in Cumberland County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maine public high schools.
Cumberland County, ME public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Maine average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maine or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public high school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Cumberland County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greely High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
303 Main Street
Cumberland Center, ME 04021
(207) 828-4805
Gr: 9-12 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Freeport High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
30 Holbrook Street
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-4706
Gr: 9-12 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
185 Lancaster Street
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 699-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Cape Elizabeth High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
345 Ocean House Road
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 799-3309
Gr: 9-12 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Falmouth High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
74 Woodville Road
Falmouth, ME 04105
(207) 781-7429
Gr: 9-12 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Scarborough High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11 Municipal Drive
Scarborough, ME 04074
(207) 730-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 903 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
Brunswick High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
71 Dragons Drive
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 319-1910
Gr: 9-12 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Casco Bay High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
196 Allen Avenue
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8160
Gr: 9-12 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Gray-new Gloucester High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10 Libby Hill Road
Gray, ME 04039
(207) 657-3323
Gr: 9-12 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1010.
Maine Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Southborough Dr., Suite 20
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 805-3254
Gr: 7-12 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1111.
Portland High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
284 Cumberland Av
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 874-8250
Gr: 9-12 | 912 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1212.
Yarmouth High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
286 West Elm Street
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-5535
Gr: 9-12 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1313.
Windham High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
406 Gray Road
Windham, ME 04062
(207) 892-1810
Gr: 9-12 | 939 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1414.
Gorham High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
41 Morrill Avenue
Gorham, ME 04038
(207) 222-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1515.
Lake Region High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1877 Roosevelt Trail
Naples, ME 04055
(207) 693-6221
Gr: 9-12 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1616.
Westbrook High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
125 Stroudwater Street
Westbrook, ME 04092
(207) 854-0810
Gr: 9-12 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1717.
Bonny Eagle High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Saco Road
Standish, ME 04084
(207) 929-3840
Gr: 9-12 | 1,027 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1818.
Deering High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
370 Stevens Avenue
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8260
Gr: 9-12 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1919.
South Portland High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
637 Highland Avenue
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 767-3266
Gr: 9-12 | 928 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Arthur R. Gould School--lcydc
675 Westbrook Street
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 822-2660
Gr: 7-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cumberland County, ME?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cumberland County, ME include Greely High School, Freeport High School and Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences.
How many public high schools are located in Cumberland County?
20 public high schools are located in Cumberland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cumberland County?
Cumberland County public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public high schools average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Cumberland County are often viewed compared to one another?

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