For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 343 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 78% (versus the Maine public middle school average of 82%), 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Maine public middle school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Belfast, ME (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Troy A Howard Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
173 Lincolnville Avenue
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-3320
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-3320
Grades: 6-8
| 343 students
Belfast, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
14 Swan Lake Avenue
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4420
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4420
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
9 School Street
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4020
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4020
Grades: 3-5
| 116 students
256 High Street
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4010
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4010
Grades: K-3
| 122 students
18 Townhouse Road
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-1858
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-1858
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Maine public middle schools average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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