Schools · Maine
Best School Counties in Maine 2026
Ranked by graduation rates, per-pupil spending, and educational attainment.
Top 10 — Schools in Maine
Score reflects schools only — not overall county quality.
All Maine Counties — Schools Rankings
16 counties ranked by schools score. Overall Score shown for context.
| # | County | Schools Score | Overall Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Knox County, ME | 77.5 | 50.5 |
| 2 | Cumberland County, ME | 72.7 | 47.4 |
| 3 | York County, ME | 64.8 | 46.8 |
| 4 | Hancock County, ME | 64.2 | 51.2 |
| 5 | Franklin County, ME | 62.3 | 54.8 |
| 6 | Sagadahoc County, ME | 57 | 54.7 |
| 7 | Waldo County, ME | 56.6 | 53.9 |
| 8 | Penobscot County, ME | 55.2 | 38.7 |
| 9 | Washington County, ME | 54.6 | 52.8 |
| 10 | Somerset County, ME | 53.7 | 41.3 |
| 11 | Kennebec County, ME | 53.6 | 40.2 |
| 12 | Lincoln County, ME | 51.3 | 54.2 |
| 13 | Oxford County, ME | 49.8 | 45.2 |
| 14 | Aroostook County, ME | 49.3 | 48.7 |
| 15 | Androscoggin County, ME | 46.3 | 38.2 |
| 16 | Piscataquis County, ME | 36.2 | 49.7 |