Serving 263 students in grades 6-12, Fort Fairfield Middle/high School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 263 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fort Fairfield Middle/high School's student population of 263 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
263 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fort Fairfield Middle/high School ranks within the top 50% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Fairfield Middle/high School is 0.14, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#206 out of 508 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
1%
4%
White
93%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #206 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the top 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 Caribou High School, Ashland District School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fort Fairfield Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Fort Fairfield Middle/high School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%.
How many students attend Fort Fairfield Middle/high School?
263 students attend Fort Fairfield Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Fort Fairfield Middle/high School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Fairfield Middle/high School?
Fort Fairfield Middle/high School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher 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
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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