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Best Washington County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,252 students in Washington County, ME.
The top-ranked public high schools in Washington County, ME are East Grand School, Jonesport-beals High School and Calais Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, ME public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Maine public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 83% statewide average). High schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public high schools.
Washington County, ME public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Maine average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Machias Memorial High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maine or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Maine public high school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Washington County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Grand School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
31 Houlton Road
Danforth, ME 04424
(207) 448-2260
Gr: PK-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Jonesport-beals High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
180 Snare Creek Lane
Jonesport, ME 04649
(207) 497-5454
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Calais Middle/high School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
34 Blue Devil Hill Suite 2
Calais, ME 04619
(207) 454-2591
Gr: 7-12 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Woodland Jr-sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
14 First Avenue
Baileyville, ME 04694
(207) 427-3325
Gr: 7-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Narraguagus High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1611 Main Street
Harrington, ME 04643
(207) 483-2746
Gr: 7-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Machias Memorial High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Bulldog Lane
Machias, ME 04654
(207) 255-3812
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Shead High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
89 High Street
Eastport, ME 04631
(207) 853-6254
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Washington County, ME?
The top-ranked public high schools in Washington County, ME include East Grand School, Jonesport-beals High School and Calais Middle/high School.
How many public high schools are located in Washington County?
7 public high schools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Maine public high schools average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?

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