For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,262 students in Washington County, ME.
The top ranked public high schools in Washington County, ME are Calais Middle/high School, East Grand School and Woodland Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, ME public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Maine public high school average of 88%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 88% statewide average). High schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public high schools.
Washington County, ME public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Maine average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Calais Middle/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 15% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Maine public high school average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Washington County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Calais Middle/high School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
34 Blue Devil Hill Suite 2
Calais, ME 04619
(207) 454-2591
Calais, ME 04619
(207) 454-2591
Grades: 7-12
| 342 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
East Grand School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
31 Houlton Road
Danforth, ME 04424
(207) 448-2260
Danforth, ME 04424
(207) 448-2260
Grades: PK-12
| 128 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Woodland Jr-sr High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14 First Avenue
Baileyville, ME 04694
(207) 427-3325
Baileyville, ME 04694
(207) 427-3325
Grades: 7-12
| 179 students
Rank: #44.
Narraguagus High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1611 Main Street
Harrington, ME 04643
(207) 483-2746
Harrington, ME 04643
(207) 483-2746
Grades: 7-12
| 316 students
Rank: #55.
Jonesport-beals High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
180 Snare Creek Lane
Jonesport, ME 04649
(207) 497-5454
Jonesport, ME 04649
(207) 497-5454
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
Rank: #66.
Machias Memorial High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Bulldog Lane
Machias, ME 04654
(207) 255-3812
Machias, ME 04654
(207) 255-3812
Grades: 9-12
| 157 students
Rank: #77.
Shead High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
89 High Street
Eastport, ME 04631
(207) 853-6254
Eastport, ME 04631
(207) 853-6254
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11 Washington Street
Calais, ME 04619
(207) 454-7126
Calais, ME 04619
(207) 454-7126
Grades: 5-8
| 169 students
Point St
Columbia Falls, ME 04623
(207) 483-2920
Columbia Falls, ME 04623
(207) 483-2920
Grades: K-8
| 83 students
High St Po Box 194
East Machias, ME 04630
(207) 255-6615
East Machias, ME 04630
(207) 255-6615
Grades: PK-K
| 13 students
904 Us Route 1
Robbinston, ME 04671
(207) 454-3694
Robbinston, ME 04671
(207) 454-3694
Grades: K-8
| 41 students
High Street
Vanceboro, ME 04491
(207) 788-3835
Vanceboro, ME 04491
(207) 788-3835
Grades: 1-8
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Washington County, ME?
The top ranked public high schools in Washington County, ME include Calais Middle/high School, East Grand School and Woodland Jr-sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Washington County, ME?
7 public high schools are located in Washington County, ME.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County, ME?
Washington County, ME public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Maine public high schools average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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