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Best Penobscot County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 25 public middle schools serving 6,925 students in Penobscot County, ME.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Penobscot County, ME are Dedham School, Reeds Brook Middle School and Veazie Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Penobscot County, ME public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Maine public middle school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 85% statewide average). Middle schools in Penobscot County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Maine public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Maine public middle school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Penobscot County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dedham School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2065 Main Road
Holden, ME 04429
(207) 843-6498
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Reeds Brook Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
28a Main Road South
Hampden, ME 04444
(207) 862-3540
Gr: 6-8 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Veazie Community School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1040 School Street
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-6573
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
William S. Cohen School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
304 Garland Street
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6230
Gr: 6-8 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Orono Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10 Goodridge Drive
Orono, ME 04473
(207) 866-2350
Gr: 6-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Dr Lewis S Libby School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13 School Street
Milford, ME 04461
(207) 827-2252
Gr: PK-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Glenburn Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
991 Hudson Road
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-8769
Gr: PK-8 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Brewer Community School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
92 Pendleton Street
Brewer, ME 04412
(207) 404-5700
Gr: PK-8 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #99.
Holbrook School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
202 Kidder Hill Road
Holden, ME 04429
(207) 843-7769
Gr: 5-8 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1010.
Center Drive School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
19 School Street
Orrington, ME 04474
(207) 825-3697
Gr: PK-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1111.
Hichborn Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
23 Cross Street
Howland, ME 04448
(207) 732-3113
Gr: 6-8 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1212.
Caravel Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
520 Irish Road
Carmel, ME 04419
(207) 848-3615
Gr: 5-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Katahdin Middle/high School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Station Road
Stacyville, ME 04777
(207) 365-4218
Gr: 6-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Stearns Jr-sr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
199 State St
Millinocket, ME 04462
(207) 723-6430
Gr: 6-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1515.
Hermon Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
29 Billings Road
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 848-4070
Gr: 5-8 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1616.
Mattanawcook Jr High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
45 School Street
Lincoln, ME 04457
(207) 794-8935
Gr: 4-8 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1717.
Mt Jefferson Jr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
61 Winn Rd.
Lee, ME 04455
(207) 290-4996
Gr: 5-8 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1818.
James F. Doughty School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
143 Fifth Street
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6220
Gr: 6-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1919.
Ridge View Community School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
175 Fern Road, Suite 1
Dexter, ME 04930
(207) 924-6000
Gr: PK-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2020.
Leonard Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
156 Oak Street
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-3900
Gr: 6-8 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2121.
Nokomis Regional Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
291 Williams Road Suite 1
Newport, ME 04953
(207) 355-3600
Gr: 5-8 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2222.
Helen S Dunn Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
129 Military Rd
Greenbush, ME 04418
(207) 826-2000
Gr: PK-8 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2323.
Central Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
416 Main Street
Corinth, ME 04427
(207) 285-3177
Gr: 6-8 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2424.
Medway Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
25 Middle School Drive
Medway, ME 04460
(207) 746-3470
Gr: 5-8 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Indian Island School
10 Wabanaki Way
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-4285
Gr: K-8 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Penobscot County, ME?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Penobscot County, ME include Dedham School, Reeds Brook Middle School and Veazie Community School.
How many public middle schools are located in Penobscot County?
25 public middle schools are located in Penobscot County.
What is the racial composition of students in Penobscot County?
Penobscot County public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Maine public middle schools average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Penobscot County are often viewed compared to one another?

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