For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 871 students in Skowhegan, ME.
The top ranked public high schools in Skowhegan, ME are Skowhegan Area High School and Overman Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Skowhegan, 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 87% (versus the 82% statewide average). High schools in Skowhegan have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maine public high schools.
Skowhegan, ME public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Maine average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Skowhegan Area High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maine or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public high school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Skowhegan, ME (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Skowhegan Area High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
61 Academy Circle
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-5511
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-5511
Grades: 9-12
| 702 students
Rank: #22.
Overman Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
78 Water Street Suite 2
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 858-1600
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 858-1600
Grades: 6-12
| 169 students
Skowhegan, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1192 West Ridge Rd
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-3944
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-3944
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Skowhegan, ME?
The top ranked public high schools in Skowhegan, ME include Skowhegan Area High School and Overman Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Skowhegan?
2 public high schools are located in Skowhegan.
What is the racial composition of students in Skowhegan?
Skowhegan public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public high schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Skowhegan are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Skowhegan include: Overman Academy vs. Skowhegan Area High School, Skowhegan Area High School vs. Overman Academy
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