For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 4,886 students in Kennebec County, ME.
The top ranked public high schools in Kennebec County, ME are Maranacook Community High School, Gardiner Area High School and Messalonskee High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kennebec County, ME public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 90% (versus the Maine public high school average of 88%), and reading proficiency score of 90% (versus the 88% statewide average). High schools in Kennebec County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maine public high schools.
Kennebec County, ME public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Maine average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Maranacook Community High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maine or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public high school average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Kennebec County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maranacook Community High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2250 Millard Harrison Drive
Readfield, ME 04355
(207) 685-4923
Readfield, ME 04355
(207) 685-4923
Grades: 9-12
| 364 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Gardiner Area High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
40 West Hill Road
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 582-3150
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 582-3150
Grades: 9-12
| 622 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Messalonskee High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
131 Messalonskee High Drive
Oakland, ME 04963
(207) 465-7381
Oakland, ME 04963
(207) 465-7381
Grades: 9-12
| 751 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Winslow High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20 Danielson St
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 872-1990
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 872-1990
Grades: 9-12
| 388 students
Rank: #55.
Hall-dale Middle And High School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
97 Maple St
Farmingdale, ME 04344
(207) 622-6211
Farmingdale, ME 04344
(207) 622-6211
Grades: 5-12
| 532 students
Rank: #66.
Waterville Senior High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Brooklyn Ave
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-2751
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-2751
Grades: 9-12
| 512 students
Rank: #77.
Maine Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6 East Chestnut Street
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 613-8900
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 613-8900
Grades: 7-12
| 437 students
Rank: #88.
Winthrop High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
211 Rambler Road
Winthrop, ME 04364
(207) 377-2228
Winthrop, ME 04364
(207) 377-2228
Grades: 9-12
| 229 students
Rank: #99.
Cony
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
60 Pierce Drive
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2460
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2460
Grades: 9-12
| 652 students
Rank: #1010.
Monmouth Academy
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
96 Academy Road
Monmouth, ME 04259
(207) 933-4416
Monmouth, ME 04259
(207) 933-4416
Grades: 9-12
| 186 students
Rank: #1111.
Maine Arts School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11 Goldenrod Lane
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 618-8908
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 618-8908
Grades: 9-12
| 213 students
Kennebec County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
573 Richmond Rd
Litchfield, ME 04350
(207) 268-4136
Litchfield, ME 04350
(207) 268-4136
Grades: 4-8
| n/a students
Malta Street
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2490
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2490
Grades: 7-8
| 368 students
26 Garden Lane
Hallowell, ME 04347
(207) 623-8677
Hallowell, ME 04347
(207) 623-8677
Grades: PK-5
| 373 students
97 Maple Street
Farmingdale, ME 04344
(207) 622-6211
Farmingdale, ME 04344
(207) 622-6211
Grades: 9-12
| 295 students
111 Maple Street
Farmingdale, ME 04344
(207) 596-2008
Farmingdale, ME 04344
(207) 596-2008
Grades: 6-8
| 203 students
169 Academy Road
Monmouth, ME 04259
(207) 933-4426
Monmouth, ME 04259
(207) 933-4426
Grades: PK-3
| n/a students
466 Academy Road
Litchfield, ME 04350
(207) 268-4137
Litchfield, ME 04350
(207) 268-4137
Grades: PK-2
| 157 students
117 Academy Road
Monmouth, ME 04259
(207) 876-4625
Monmouth, ME 04259
(207) 876-4625
Grades: 4-8
| n/a students
14 Pray Street
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 582-2522
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 582-2522
Grades: PK
| 32 students
2 School Street
Randolph, ME 04346
(207) 582-4252
Randolph, ME 04346
(207) 582-4252
Grades: K-5
| 44 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Kennebec County, ME?
The top ranked public high schools in Kennebec County, ME include Maranacook Community High School, Gardiner Area High School and Messalonskee High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kennebec County, ME?
11 public high schools are located in Kennebec County, ME.
What is the racial composition of students in Kennebec County, ME?
Kennebec County, ME public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public high schools average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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