For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 97 students in Howland, ME.
The top ranked public middle school in Howland, ME is Hichborn Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howland, ME public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Maine public middle school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 85% statewide average). Middle schools in Howland have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maine public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Maine public middle school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Howland, ME (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hichborn Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23 Cross Street
Howland, ME 04448
(207) 732-3113
Howland, ME 04448
(207) 732-3113
Gr: 6-8 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Howland, ME?
The top ranked public middle schools in Howland, ME include Hichborn Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Howland?
1 public middle schools are located in Howland.
What is the racial composition of students in Howland?
Howland public middle schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Maine public middle schools average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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