Serving 238 students in grades 6-12, Fort Fairfield Middle/high School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 238 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fort Fairfield Middle/High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Fort Fairfield, ME, encompassing approximately 78.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 5.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 7.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fort Fairfield Middle/high School's student population of 238 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
238 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Campus Size
13 acres
School Rankings
Fort Fairfield Middle/high School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Fairfield Middle/high School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#328 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
95%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
70-79%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.2%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Fairfield Middle/high School's ranking?
Fort Fairfield Middle/high School is ranked #328 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Fort Fairfield Middle/high School often compared to?
Fort Fairfield Middle/high Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ashland District School, Caribou High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fort Fairfield Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Fort Fairfield Middle/high School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Fort Fairfield Middle/high School?
238 students attend Fort Fairfield Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Fort Fairfield Middle/high School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fort Fairfield Middle/high School?
Fort Fairfield Middle/high School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fort Fairfield Middle/high School offer ?
Fort Fairfield Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Fairfield Middle/high School part of?
Fort Fairfield Middle/high School is part of RSU 86/MSAD 20 School District.
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