For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,075 students in Waldo County, ME.
The top-ranked public high schools in Waldo County, ME are Islesboro Central School, Belfast Area High School and Mt View High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waldo County, ME public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Maine public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 83% statewide average). High schools in Waldo County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public high schools.
Waldo County, ME public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Maine average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Belfast Area 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 8% 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 Waldo County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Islesboro Central School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
159 Alumni Drive
Islesboro, ME 04848
(207) 734-2251
Islesboro, ME 04848
(207) 734-2251
Gr: K-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Belfast Area High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25 Lions Way
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-1790
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-1790
Gr: 9-12 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Mt View High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
577 Mount View Road
Thorndike, ME 04986
(207) 568-3255
Thorndike, ME 04986
(207) 568-3255
Gr: 9-12 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Ecology Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
230 Main Street
Unity, ME 04988
(207) 230-9275
Unity, ME 04988
(207) 230-9275
Gr: 9-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Searsport District High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
24 Mortland Road
Searsport, ME 04974
(207) 548-2313
Searsport, ME 04974
(207) 548-2313
Gr: 9-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Waldo County, ME?
The top-ranked public high schools in Waldo County, ME include Islesboro Central School, Belfast Area High School and Mt View High School.
How many public high schools are located in Waldo County?
5 public high schools are located in Waldo County.
What is the racial composition of students in Waldo County?
Waldo County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% 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 Waldo County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Waldo County include: Mt View High School vs. Belfast Area High School, Searsport District High School vs. Mt View High School, Mt View High School vs. Searsport District High School
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