For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 968 students in Lincoln County, ME.
The top ranked public high schools in Lincoln County, ME are Boothbay Region High School, Medomak Valley High School and Wiscasset Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, ME public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Maine public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 82% statewide average). High schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public high schools.
Lincoln County, ME public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Maine average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Boothbay Region High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maine or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Maine public high school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Lincoln County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Boothbay Region High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
51 Emery Drive
Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
(207) 633-2421
Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
(207) 633-2421
Gr: 9-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Medomak Valley High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
320 Manktown Road
Waldoboro, ME 04572
(207) 832-5380
Waldoboro, ME 04572
(207) 832-5380
Gr: 9-12 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Wiscasset Middle/high School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
225 Gardiner Road
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7722
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7722
Gr: 6-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Lincoln County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
56 School Street
Waldoboro, ME 04572
(207) 832-2106
Waldoboro, ME 04572
(207) 832-2106
Gr: 7-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
272 Gardiner Road
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7722
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7722
Gr: 9-12 | 187 students Minority enrollment: 2%
83 Federal Street
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7767
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7767
Gr: 5-8 | 163 students Minority enrollment: 3%
146 Gardiner Road
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7585
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7585
Gr: PK-4 | 206 students Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lincoln County, ME?
The top ranked public high schools in Lincoln County, ME include Boothbay Region High School, Medomak Valley High School and Wiscasset Middle/high School.
How many public high schools are located in Lincoln County?
3 public high schools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Maine public high schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Lincoln County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lincoln County include: Boothbay Region High School vs. Medomak Valley High School
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