For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 330 students in Belfast, ME.
The top-ranked public middle school in Belfast, ME is Troy A Howard Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belfast, ME public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Maine public middle school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 85% statewide average). Middle schools in Belfast have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public middle school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Belfast, ME (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Troy A Howard Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
173 Lincolnville Avenue
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-3320
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-3320
Gr: 6-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Belfast, ME?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Belfast, ME include Troy A Howard Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Belfast?
1 public middle schools are located in Belfast.
What is the racial composition of students in Belfast?
Belfast public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public middle schools average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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