For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,598 students in Bangor, ME.
The top ranked public middle schools in Bangor, ME are Veazie Community School, William S. Cohen School and Glenburn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bangor, ME public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Maine public middle school average of 82%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 85% statewide average). Middle schools in Bangor have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Maine public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maine public middle school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Bangor, ME (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Veazie Community School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1040 School Street
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-6573
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-6573
Grades: PK-8
| 158 students
Rank: #22.
William S. Cohen School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
304 Garland Street
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6230
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6230
Grades: 6-8
| 364 students
Rank: #33.
Glenburn Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
991 Hudson Road
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-8769
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-8769
Grades: PK-8
| 389 students
Rank: #44.
Hermon Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
29 Billings Road
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 848-4070
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 848-4070
Grades: 5-8
| 329 students
Rank: #55.
James F. Doughty School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
143 Fifth Street
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6220
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6220
Grades: 6-8
| 358 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Bangor, ME?
The top ranked public middle schools in Bangor, ME include Veazie Community School, William S. Cohen School and Glenburn Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bangor?
5 public middle schools are located in Bangor.
What is the racial composition of students in Bangor?
Bangor public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maine public middle schools average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Bangor are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Bangor include: James F. Doughty School vs. William S. Cohen School, William S. Cohen School vs. James F. Doughty School, Glenburn Elementary School vs. William S. Cohen School
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