For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,371 students in Oxford County, ME.
The top-ranked public high schools in Oxford County, ME are Telstar High School, Sacopee Valley High School and Mountain Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oxford County, ME public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Maine public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 83% statewide average). High schools in Oxford County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public high schools.
Oxford County, ME public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Maine average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sacopee Valley High School, with 85-89% 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 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Oxford County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Telstar High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
284 Walkers Mills Rd
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-2136
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-2136
Gr: 9-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Sacopee Valley High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
115 South Hiram Road
Hiram, ME 04041
(207) 625-3208
Hiram, ME 04041
(207) 625-3208
Gr: 9-12 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Mountain Valley High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
799 Hancock Street
Rumford, ME 04276
(207) 364-4547
Rumford, ME 04276
(207) 364-4547
Gr: 9-12 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Buckfield Jr-sr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
160 Morrill Street
Buckfield, ME 04220
(207) 336-2151
Buckfield, ME 04220
(207) 336-2151
Gr: 7-12 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
256 Main Street
Paris, ME 04271
(207) 743-8914
Paris, ME 04271
(207) 743-8914
Gr: 9-12 | 1,010 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Dirigo High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
145 Weld Street
Dixfield, ME 04224
(207) 562-4251
Dixfield, ME 04224
(207) 562-4251
Gr: 9-12 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Oxford County, ME?
The top-ranked public high schools in Oxford County, ME include Telstar High School, Sacopee Valley High School and Mountain Valley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Oxford County?
6 public high schools are located in Oxford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Oxford County?
Oxford County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public high schools average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Oxford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Oxford County include: Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School vs. Telstar High School, Telstar High School vs. Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, Mountain Valley High School vs. Buckfield Jr-sr High School
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