For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,382 students in Augusta, ME.
The top-ranked public high schools in Augusta, ME are Maine Arts Academy School and Cony. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Augusta, ME public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Maine public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 83% statewide average). High schools in Augusta have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public high schools.
Augusta, 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 Maine Arts Academy School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maine or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Augusta, ME (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maine Arts Academy School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 Cony Road
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 480-7917
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 480-7917
Gr: 9-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Cony
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Pierce Drive
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2460
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2460
Gr: 9-12 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Augusta, ME?
The top-ranked public high schools in Augusta, ME include Maine Arts Academy School and Cony.
How many public high schools are located in Augusta?
3 public high schools are located in Augusta.
What is the racial composition of students in Augusta?
Augusta public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public high schools average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Augusta are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Augusta include: Maine Arts Academy School vs. Cony
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