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College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Maine at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Academic Summary
Are the schools in Maine offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
Largest School Districts in Maine
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Portland Public Schools
6,476 students | PORTLAND, ME
Grades PK, K-12 | 17 schools -
Lewiston Public Schools
5,088 students | LEWISTON, ME
Grades PK, K-12 | 10 schools -
Bangor Public Schools
3,454 students | BANGOR, ME
Grades PK, K-12 | 10 schools -
Regional School Unit 06 Msad 06
3,283 students | BUXTON, ME
Grades PK, K-12 | 8 schools -
Regional School Unit 17 Msad 17
3,223 students | PARIS, ME
Grades PK, K-12 | 10 schools
Reviews From Schools in Maine
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July 24, 2025
My friend goes here. I sure as heck am glad that I don’t. Treats, fights, stalkers, and bullies. Apparently some kid almost got unalived. I’ve been to the building itself though. Quite clean and okay... More
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Caravel Middle School
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July 14, 2025
This school is mentally, and emotionally draining. The teachers are great people (for the most part), but the administration? a WHOLE other story. The principal, superintendent, and other... More
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Warsaw Middle School
Parent / Guardian
July 12, 2025
Guy E Rowe, while an okay school, does not do much for children who are above average in testing, as well as bullying, which is rarely addressed and is often discriminatory against many groups. This... More
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Guy E Rowe School