For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public high schools serving 3,420 students in Aroostook County, ME.
The top-ranked public high schools in Aroostook County, ME are Me School Of Science & Mathematics, Ashland District School and Madawaska Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aroostook County, ME public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Maine public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 83% statewide average). High schools in Aroostook County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Maine public high schools.
Aroostook County, 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 Fort Kent Community High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maine or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public high school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Aroostook County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Me School Of Science & Mathematics
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
95 High Street
Limestone, ME 04750
(207) 325-3600
Limestone, ME 04750
(207) 325-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Ashland District School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
180 Presque Isle Rd
Ashland, ME 04732
(207) 435-3481
Ashland, ME 04732
(207) 435-3481
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Madawaska Middle/high School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
135 Seventh Ave
Madawaska, ME 04756
(207) 728-3371
Madawaska, ME 04756
(207) 728-3371
Gr: 6-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Presque Isle High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16 Griffin St
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 764-0121
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 764-0121
Gr: 9-12 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
So Aroostook School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
922 Dyer Brook Road
Island Falls, ME 04747
(207) 757-8206
Island Falls, ME 04747
(207) 757-8206
Gr: PK-12 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Fort Kent Community High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
84 Pleasant St
Fort Kent, ME 04743
(207) 834-5540
Fort Kent, ME 04743
(207) 834-5540
Gr: 9-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Caribou High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
308 Sweden St
Caribou, ME 04736
(207) 493-4260
Caribou, ME 04736
(207) 493-4260
Gr: 9-12 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Central Aroostook Jr-sr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26 Pleasant Street
Mars Hill, ME 04758
(207) 425-2811
Mars Hill, ME 04758
(207) 425-2811
Gr: 7-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Fort Fairfield Middle/high School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
28 High School Drive Suite B
Fort Fairfield, ME 04742
(207) 472-3271
Fort Fairfield, ME 04742
(207) 472-3271
Gr: 6-12 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Hodgdon Middle/high School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
174 Hodgdon Mills Road
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-2413
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-2413
Gr: 7-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1111.
Easton Junior-senior High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
173 Center Road
Easton, ME 04740
(207) 488-7702
Easton, ME 04740
(207) 488-7702
Gr: 7-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1212.
Wisdom Middle High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
368 Main St
Saint Agatha, ME 04772
(207) 543-7717
Saint Agatha, ME 04772
(207) 543-7717
Gr: 6-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1313.
Houlton High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7 Bird Street
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-6551
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-6551
Gr: 9-12 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1414.
Van Buren District Secondary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
169 Main Street, Suite 102
Van Buren, ME 04785
(207) 868-5274
Van Buren, ME 04785
(207) 868-5274
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1515.
Washburn District High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1359 Main Street
Washburn, ME 04786
(207) 455-4501
Washburn, ME 04786
(207) 455-4501
Gr: 9-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Aroostook County, ME?
The top-ranked public high schools in Aroostook County, ME include Me School Of Science & Mathematics, Ashland District School and Madawaska Middle/high School.
How many public high schools are located in Aroostook County?
15 public high schools are located in Aroostook County.
What is the racial composition of students in Aroostook County?
Aroostook County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public high schools average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Aroostook County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Aroostook County include: Madawaska Middle/high School vs. Fort Kent Community High School, Wisdom Middle High School vs. Fort Kent Community High School, Fort Kent Community High School vs. Madawaska Middle/high School
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