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Best Lincoln County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 2,053 students in Lincoln County, ME.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, ME are Bristol Consolidated School, Nobleboro Central School and South Bristol Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, ME public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Maine public middle school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 85% statewide average). Middle schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Maine public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public middle school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Lincoln County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Bristol Consolidated School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2153 Bristol Rd
Damariscotta, ME 04543
(207) 677-2678
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Nobleboro Central School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
194 Center Street
Damariscotta, ME 04543
(207) 563-3437
Gr: K-8 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
South Bristol Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2024 State Route 129
Damariscotta, ME 04543
(207) 644-8177
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Great Salt Bay Community School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
559 Main St
Damariscotta, ME 04543
(207) 563-3091
Gr: PK-8 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Whitefield Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
164 Grand Army Road
Whitefield, ME 04353
(207) 549-7691
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Boothbay Region Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
238 Townsend Avenue
Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
(207) 633-5097
Gr: PK-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Jefferson Village School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
48 Washington Rd
Damariscotta, ME 04543
(207) 549-7491
Gr: K-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #88.
Medomak Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
318 Manktown Road
Waldoboro, ME 04572
(207) 832-5028
Gr: 7-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #99.
Wiscasset Middle/high School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
225 Gardiner Road
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7722
Gr: 6-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Monhegan School
1 Monhegan Avenue
Monhegan, ME 04852
(207) 594-5895
Gr: PK-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, ME?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, ME include Bristol Consolidated School, Nobleboro Central School and South Bristol Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lincoln County?
10 public middle schools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public middle schools average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Lincoln County are often viewed compared to one another?

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