For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,252 students in Washington County, ME.
The top ranked public high schools in Washington County, ME are East Grand School, Jonesport-beals High School and Calais Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, ME public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Maine public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 82% statewide average). High schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public high schools.
Washington County, ME public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Maine average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Machias Memorial High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maine or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Maine public high school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Washington County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Grand School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31 Houlton Road
Danforth, ME 04424
(207) 448-2260
Danforth, ME 04424
(207) 448-2260
Grades: PK-12
| 143 students
Rank: #22.
Jonesport-beals High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
180 Snare Creek Lane
Jonesport, ME 04649
(207) 497-5454
Jonesport, ME 04649
(207) 497-5454
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
Rank: #33.
Calais Middle/high School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
34 Blue Devil Hill Suite 2
Calais, ME 04619
(207) 454-2591
Calais, ME 04619
(207) 454-2591
Grades: 7-12
| 300 students
Rank: #44.
Woodland Jr-sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14 First Avenue
Baileyville, ME 04694
(207) 427-3325
Baileyville, ME 04694
(207) 427-3325
Grades: 7-12
| 182 students
Rank: #55.
Narraguagus High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1611 Main Street
Harrington, ME 04643
(207) 483-2746
Harrington, ME 04643
(207) 483-2746
Grades: 7-12
| 319 students
Rank: #66.
Machias Memorial High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Bulldog Lane
Machias, ME 04654
(207) 255-3812
Machias, ME 04654
(207) 255-3812
Grades: 9-12
| 167 students
Rank: #77.
Shead High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
89 High Street
Eastport, ME 04631
(207) 853-6254
Eastport, ME 04631
(207) 853-6254
Grades: 9-12
| 83 students
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11 Washington Street
Calais, ME 04619
(207) 454-7126
Calais, ME 04619
(207) 454-7126
Grades: 5-8
| 169 students
Point St
Columbia Falls, ME 04623
(207) 483-2920
Columbia Falls, ME 04623
(207) 483-2920
Grades: K-8
| 83 students
High St Po Box 194
East Machias, ME 04630
(207) 255-6615
East Machias, ME 04630
(207) 255-6615
Grades: PK-K
| 13 students
904 Us Route 1
Robbinston, ME 04671
(207) 454-3694
Robbinston, ME 04671
(207) 454-3694
Grades: K-8
| 41 students
High Street
Vanceboro, ME 04491
(207) 788-3835
Vanceboro, ME 04491
(207) 788-3835
Grades: 1-8
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Washington County, ME?
The top ranked public high schools in Washington County, ME include East Grand School, Jonesport-beals High School and Calais Middle/high School.
How many public high schools are located in Washington County?
7 public high schools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Maine public high schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Washington County include: Narraguagus High School vs. Jonesport-beals High School, Jonesport-beals High School vs. Narraguagus High School, Machias Memorial High School vs. Jonesport-beals High School
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