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College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Maine at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Academic Summary
Are the schools in Maine offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
Largest School Districts in Maine
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Portland Public Schools
6,476 students | PORTLAND, ME
Grades PK, K-12 | 17 schools -
Lewiston Public Schools
5,088 students | LEWISTON, ME
Grades PK, K-12 | 10 schools -
Bangor Public Schools
3,454 students | BANGOR, ME
Grades PK, K-12 | 10 schools -
Regional School Unit 06 Msad 06
3,283 students | BUXTON, ME
Grades PK, K-12 | 8 schools -
Regional School Unit 17 Msad 17
3,223 students | PARIS, ME
Grades PK, K-12 | 10 schools
Reviews From Schools in Maine
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August 08, 2025
Had 2 kids graduate from Traip and go on to top tier colleges. Traip is small and the teachers and staff know all the kids and families. We had been in large school districts prior that might have... More
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Robert W Traip Academy
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
August 07, 2025
This school was amazing from the learning prospective. Mrs. Belanger helped me thrive in math and Mrs. Sullivan taught me about my love for poetry. Then there was the social aspect. I got harassed... More
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Brunswick Jr High School
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August 05, 2025
My experience at Hyde School left lasting emotional and psychological impacts that I’m still working through today. While the school presents itself as a character-based, values-driven program, the... More
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Hyde School