For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 6,842 students in York County, ME.
The top-ranked public high schools in York County, ME are Marshwood High School, York High School and Kennebunk High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
York County, ME public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Maine public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 83% statewide average). High schools in York County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public high schools.
York County, ME public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Maine average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wells High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maine or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public high school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in York County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marshwood High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
260 Dow Highway
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-4500
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
York High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Robert Stevens Drive
York, ME 03909
(207) 363-3621
York, ME 03909
(207) 363-3621
Gr: 9-12 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Kennebunk High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
89 Fletcher Street
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-1110
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-1110
Gr: 9-12 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Wells High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Sanford Rd
Wells, ME 04090
(207) 646-7011
Wells, ME 04090
(207) 646-7011
Gr: 9-12 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Robert W Traip Academy
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12 Williams Avenue
Kittery, ME 03904
(207) 439-1121
Kittery, ME 03904
(207) 439-1121
Gr: 9-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Old Orchard Beach High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
40 E Emerson Cummings Blvd
Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
(207) 934-4461
Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
(207) 934-4461
Gr: 9-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Noble High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Noble Way
North Berwick, ME 03906
(207) 284-3000
North Berwick, ME 03906
(207) 284-3000
Gr: 8-12 | 1,134 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Sanford High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Alumni Blvd
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-4050
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-4050
Gr: 9-12 | 1,115 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #99.
Biddeford High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20 Maplewood Avenue
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-1596
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-1596
Gr: 8-12 | 894 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1010.
Massabesic High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
88 West Road
Waterboro, ME 04087
(207) 247-3141
Waterboro, ME 04087
(207) 247-3141
Gr: 9-12 | 867 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in York County, ME?
The top-ranked public high schools in York County, ME include Marshwood High School, York High School and Kennebunk High School.
How many public high schools are located in York County?
10 public high schools are located in York County.
What is the racial composition of students in York County?
York County public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public high schools average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in York County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in York County include: York High School vs. Kennebunk High School, Biddeford High School vs. Kennebunk High School, Massabesic High School vs. Kennebunk High School
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