For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 476 students in Belfast, ME.
The top-ranked public high school in Belfast, ME is Belfast Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belfast, ME public high school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Maine public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 83% statewide average). High schools in Belfast have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maine public high schools.
Belfast, ME public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Maine average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Belfast Area High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maine or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Maine public high school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Belfast, ME (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belfast Area High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25 Lions Way
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-1790
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-1790
Gr: 9-12 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Belfast, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
9 School Street
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4020
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4020
Gr: 3-5 | 116 students Minority enrollment: 2%
256 High Street
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4010
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4010
Gr: K-3 | 122 students Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Belfast, ME?
The top-ranked public high schools in Belfast, ME include Belfast Area High School.
How many public high schools are located in Belfast?
1 public high schools are located in Belfast.
What is the racial composition of students in Belfast?
Belfast public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Maine public high schools average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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