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Best Somerset County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,319 students in Somerset County, ME.
The top-ranked public high schools in Somerset County, ME are Forest Hills Consolidated School, Skowhegan Area High School and Lawrence High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Somerset County, ME public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Maine public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 83% statewide average). High schools in Somerset County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public high schools.
Somerset County, ME public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Maine average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lawrence 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 6% 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 Somerset County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forest Hills Consolidated School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
606 Main Street
Jackman, ME 04945
(207) 668-5291
Gr: PK-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Skowhegan Area High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
61 Academy Circle
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-5511
Gr: 9-12 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Lawrence High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9 School Street
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Maine Academy Of Natural Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
13 Easler Road
Hinckley, ME 04944
(207) 238-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
110 Meadow St
Bingham, ME 04920
(207) 672-3300
Gr: 5-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Carrabec High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
160 N Main St
North Anson, ME 04958
(207) 635-2296
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #77.
Overman Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
78 Water Street, Suite 2
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 858-1600
Gr: 6-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Madison Jr/sr High School
486 Main Street
Madison, ME 04950
(207) 696-3395
Gr: 7-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Somerset County, ME?
The top-ranked public high schools in Somerset County, ME include Forest Hills Consolidated School, Skowhegan Area High School and Lawrence High School.
How many public high schools are located in Somerset County?
9 public high schools are located in Somerset County.
What is the racial composition of students in Somerset County?
Somerset County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% 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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