For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 427 students in Jay, ME.
The top-ranked public high school in Jay, ME is Spruce Mountain High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jay, ME public high school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Maine public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 82% statewide average). High schools in Jay have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maine public high schools.
Jay, ME public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Maine average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Spruce Mountain High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maine or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public high school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Jay, ME (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spruce Mountain High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
33 Community Drive
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4336
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4336
Gr: 9-12 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Jay, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
12 Tiger Drive
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-5719
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-5719
Gr: K-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
23 Community Dr
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4319
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4319
Gr: 4-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
33 Community Dr
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4336
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4336
Gr: 9-12 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Jay, ME?
The top-ranked public high schools in Jay, ME include Spruce Mountain High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jay?
1 public high schools are located in Jay.
What is the racial composition of students in Jay?
Jay public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public high schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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