For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,705 students in Hancock County, ME.
The top-ranked public high schools in Hancock County, ME are Bucksport High School, Mt Desert Island High School and Sumner Memorial High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hancock County, ME public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Maine public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 83% statewide average). High schools in Hancock County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maine public high schools.
Hancock County, ME public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Maine average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bucksport High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maine or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Hancock County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bucksport High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
102 Broadway
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-6650
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-6650
Gr: 9-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Mt Desert Island High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1081 Eagle Lake Road
Mount Desert, ME 04660
(207) 288-5011
Mount Desert, ME 04660
(207) 288-5011
Gr: 9-12 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Sumner Memorial High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2456 Us Hwy 1
Sullivan, ME 04664
(207) 422-3510
Sullivan, ME 04664
(207) 422-3510
Gr: 9-12 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Deer Isle-stonington High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
251 North Deer Isle Rd
Deer Isle, ME 04627
(207) 348-2303
Deer Isle, ME 04627
(207) 348-2303
Gr: 9-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Ellsworth High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
24 Lejok Street
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-4722
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-4722
Gr: 9-12 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hancock County, ME?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hancock County, ME include Bucksport High School, Mt Desert Island High School and Sumner Memorial High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hancock County?
5 public high schools are located in Hancock County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock County?
Hancock County public high schools minority enrollment is 11% 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 Hancock County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Hancock County include: Sumner Memorial High School vs. Ellsworth High School, Ellsworth High School vs. Sumner Memorial High School, Mt Desert Island High School vs. Ellsworth High School
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