For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 2,053 students in Lincoln County, ME.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, ME are Bristol Consolidated School, Nobleboro Central School and South Bristol Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, ME public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Maine public middle school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 85% statewide average). Middle schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Maine public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public middle school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lincoln County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Bristol Consolidated School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2153 Bristol Rd
Damariscotta, ME 04543
(207) 677-2678
Damariscotta, ME 04543
(207) 677-2678
Gr: PK-8 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Nobleboro Central School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
194 Center Street
Damariscotta, ME 04543
(207) 563-3437
Damariscotta, ME 04543
(207) 563-3437
Gr: K-8 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
South Bristol Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2024 State Route 129
Damariscotta, ME 04543
(207) 644-8177
Damariscotta, ME 04543
(207) 644-8177
Gr: PK-8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Great Salt Bay Community School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
767 Main St. Suite 2
Damariscotta, ME 04543
(207) 563-3091
Damariscotta, ME 04543
(207) 563-3091
Gr: K-8 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Whitefield Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
164 Grand Army Road
Whitefield, ME 04353
(207) 549-7691
Whitefield, ME 04353
(207) 549-7691
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Boothbay Region Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
238 Townsend Avenue
Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
(207) 633-5097
Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
(207) 633-5097
Gr: PK-8 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Jefferson Village School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
48 Washington Rd
Damariscotta, ME 04543
(207) 549-7491
Damariscotta, ME 04543
(207) 549-7491
Gr: K-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #88.
Medomak Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
318 Manktown Road
Waldoboro, ME 04572
(207) 832-5028
Waldoboro, ME 04572
(207) 832-5028
Gr: 7-8 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #99.
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%
Rank: n/an/a
1 Monhegan Avenue
Monhegan, ME 04852
(207) 594-5895
Monhegan, ME 04852
(207) 594-5895
Gr: PK-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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 middle schools in Lincoln County, ME?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, ME include Bristol Consolidated School, Nobleboro Central School and South Bristol Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lincoln County?
10 public middle schools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public middle schools average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Lincoln County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lincoln County include: Jefferson Village School vs. Nobleboro Central School, Bristol Consolidated School vs. Great Salt Bay Community School, Nobleboro Central School vs. Jefferson Village School
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