For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public high schools serving 6,125 students in Penobscot County, ME.
The top-ranked public high schools in Penobscot County, ME are Orono High School, Bangor High School and Hampden Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Penobscot 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 88% (versus the 83% statewide average). High schools in Penobscot County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maine public high schools.
Penobscot County, ME public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is equal to the Maine average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hermon 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 10% 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 Penobscot County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Orono High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14 Goodridge Drive
Orono, ME 04473
(207) 866-4916
Orono, ME 04473
(207) 866-4916
Gr: 9-12 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Bangor High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
885 Broadway
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 992-5500
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 992-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,068 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Hampden Academy
(Math: 49% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
89 Western Avenue
Hampden, ME 04444
(207) 862-3791
Hampden, ME 04444
(207) 862-3791
Gr: 9-12 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Old Town High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
203 Stillwater Avenue
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-3910
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-3910
Gr: 9-12 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Brewer High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
261 Center St
Brewer, ME 04412
(207) 989-4140
Brewer, ME 04412
(207) 989-4140
Gr: 9-12 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
402 Main Street
Corinth, ME 04427
(207) 285-3326
Corinth, ME 04427
(207) 285-3326
Gr: 9-12 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Hermon High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2415 Route 2
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 848-4027
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 848-4027
Gr: 9-12 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Katahdin Middle/high School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Station Road
Stacyville, ME 04777
(207) 365-4218
Stacyville, ME 04777
(207) 365-4218
Gr: 6-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Stearns Jr-sr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
199 State St
Millinocket, ME 04462
(207) 723-6430
Millinocket, ME 04462
(207) 723-6430
Gr: 6-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1010.
Nokomis Regional High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
291 Williams Road Suite 2
Newport, ME 04953
(207) 368-4354
Newport, ME 04953
(207) 368-4354
Gr: 9-12 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1111.
Dexter Regional High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12 Abbott Hill Rd
Dexter, ME 04930
(207) 924-5536
Dexter, ME 04930
(207) 924-5536
Gr: 9-12 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Penobscot Valley High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
23 Cross Street
Howland, ME 04448
(207) 732-3111
Howland, ME 04448
(207) 732-3111
Gr: 9-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Schenck High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
45 North St
East Millinocket, ME 04430
(207) 746-3511
East Millinocket, ME 04430
(207) 746-3511
Gr: 9-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1414.
Mattanawcook Academy
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
33 Reed Drive
Lincoln, ME 04457
(207) 794-6711
Lincoln, ME 04457
(207) 794-6711
Gr: 9-12 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Penobscot County, ME?
The top-ranked public high schools in Penobscot County, ME include Orono High School, Bangor High School and Hampden Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Penobscot County?
14 public high schools are located in Penobscot County.
What is the racial composition of students in Penobscot County?
Penobscot County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% 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 Penobscot County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Penobscot County include: Old Town High School vs. Orono High School, Brewer High School vs. Bangor High School, Hampden Academy vs. Bangor High School
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