Noble High School is a public high school in North Berwick, Maine, United States, serving students in grades 8-12 from the towns of Berwick, North Berwick, and Lebanon. NOBLE is an acronym for the three towns that NHS serves. Noble High School was a member of the Coalition of Essential Schools.
Serving 1,134 students in grades 8-12, Noble High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 1,134 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Noble High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Noble High School's student population of 1,134 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,134 students
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
Year Founded
2001
Colors
White, Maroon
School Calendar
School Motto
Inspired Learners Empowered Citizens
School Rankings
Noble High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Noble High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#381 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
4%
Black
1%
5%
White
91%
85%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Knights
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Noble High School's ranking?
Noble High School is ranked #381 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Noble High School often compared to?
Noble High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kennebunk High School, Massabesic High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Noble High School?
The graduation rate of Noble High School is 92%, which is higher than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Noble High School?
1,134 students attend Noble High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Noble High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Noble High School?
Noble High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Noble High School offer ?
Noble High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Noble High School part of?
Noble High School is part of RSU 60/MSAD 60 School District.
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