Androscoggin County Schools & Education
Androscoggin County, Maine
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
46/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
79.7%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
79.7%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 86.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,457
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,738
School Score
46/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 57/100
State Score Position
#15
of 16 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Androscoggin County
Measured School Summary
Androscoggin County has midrange measured school signals (score: 46/100) with a graduation rate of 79.7%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Androscoggin County spends $9,457 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 19% below the Maine average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 6.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Androscoggin County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
36 public schools and 8 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
46/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #15 of 16 Maine counties with school score data.
Completion
79.7%
6.4 pts below the state average
Funding context
$9,457
$281 below the state average
School coverage
36
8 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Androscoggin County has 36 public schools across 8 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Androscoggin County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Mixed school landscape
Androscoggin County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#15
of 16 Maine counties with school score data. The county score is 11 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 97% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Lewiston Public Schools
Elementary to high school visible
5,083 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
Auburn Public Schools
Elementary to high school visible
3,219 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
RSU 52/MSAD 52
Elementary to high school visible
1,994 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
RSU 16
Elementary to high school visible
1,720 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Auburn Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 8 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Androscoggin County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Androscoggin County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?
Education Overview
About Schools in Androscoggin County, Maine
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A High-Capacity Infrastructure Serving Central Maine
Androscoggin County supports 15,373 students through a network of 36 public schools across 8 districts. The system includes 23 elementary, 6 middle, and 6 high schools. This infrastructure manages the second-largest student population in the state.
Lewiston and Auburn Lead Regional Education
Lewiston Public Schools is the largest district, serving 5,083 students, followed by Auburn Public Schools with 3,219 students. The county also hosts one charter school, which represents 2.8% of the total school inventory. RSU 52 rounds out the top three districts with nearly 2,000 students enrolled.
Urban Hubs and Rural Classrooms
The county offers a diverse mix of 19 rural, 14 city, and 3 suburban locales. Students attend schools with an average enrollment of 439, ranging from small rural programs to Lewiston High School's 1,575-student campus. This diversity allows families to choose between intimate community settings and larger, resource-heavy high schools.
School Overview
Total Schools
36
in Androscoggin County
Reported Enrollment
15,373
35 schools reporting
School Districts
8
districts
Charter Schools
1
3% of total
School Level Breakdown
8 School Districts in Androscoggin County
Lewiston Public Schools
GuideAuburn Public Schools
RSU 05
RSU 52/MSAD 52
RSU 16
Lisbon Public Schools
RSU 04
Acadia Academy
36 Public Schools in Androscoggin County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 36 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston High School | Profile | Lewiston Public Schools | Lewiston, 04240City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,575 |
| Edward Little High School | Profile | Auburn Public Schools | Auburn, 04210City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,007 |
| Lewiston Middle School | Record | Lewiston Public Schools | Lewiston, 04240City: Small | 7–8 | Middle | 735 |
| Robert V. Connors Elementary School | Record | Lewiston Public Schools | Lewiston, 04240City: Small | PK–6 | Primary | 677 |
| Lisbon Community School | Record | Lisbon Public Schools | Lisbon, 04250Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 661 |
| Montello School | Record | Lewiston Public Schools | Lewiston, 04240City: Small | PK–6 | Primary | 618 |
| Raymond A. Geiger Elementary School | Record | Lewiston Public Schools | Lewiston, 04240City: Small | PK–6 | Primary | 582 |
| Leavitt Area High School | Record | RSU 52/MSAD 52 | Turner, 04282Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 561 |
| Poland Regional H S | Record | RSU 16 | Poland, 04274Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 535 |
| Thomas J McMahon Elementary Sch | Record | Lewiston Public Schools | Lewiston, 04240City: Small | PK–6 | Primary | 504 |
| Auburn Middle School | Record | Auburn Public Schools | Auburn, 04210Rural: Fringe | 7–8 | Middle | 501 |
| Fairview School | Record | Auburn Public Schools | Auburn, 04210City: Small | PK–6 | Primary | 479 |
| Durham Community School | Record | RSU 05 | Durham, 04222Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 466 |
| Poland Community School | Record | RSU 16 | Poland, 04274Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 436 |
| Oak Hill High School | Record | RSU 04 | Wales, 04280Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 404 |
| Farwell Elementary School | Record | Lewiston Public Schools | Lewiston, 04240City: Small | PK–6 | Primary | 392 |
| Oak Hill Middle School | Record | RSU 04 | Sabattus, 04280Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 390 |
| Spruce Mountain Primary School | Record | RSU 73 | Livermore, 04253Rural: Fringe | PK–2 | Primary | 371 |
| Lisbon High School | Record | Lisbon Public Schools | Lisbon Falls, 04252Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 360 |
| Greene Central School | Record | RSU 52/MSAD 52 | Greene, 04236Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 343 |
Lewiston High School
Lewiston Public Schools
Lewiston, 04240 / City: Small
Edward Little High School
Auburn Public Schools
Auburn, 04210 / City: Small
Lewiston Middle School
Lewiston Public Schools
Lewiston, 04240 / City: Small
Robert V. Connors Elementary School
Lewiston Public Schools
Lewiston, 04240 / City: Small
Lisbon Community School
Lisbon Public Schools
Lisbon, 04250 / Rural: Fringe
Raymond A. Geiger Elementary School
Lewiston Public Schools
Lewiston, 04240 / City: Small
Thomas J McMahon Elementary Sch
Lewiston Public Schools
Lewiston, 04240 / City: Small
Farwell Elementary School
Lewiston Public Schools
Lewiston, 04240 / City: Small
Lisbon High School
Lisbon Public Schools
Lisbon Falls, 04252 / Suburb: Small
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,457
State avg $9,738
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Schools in Androscoggin County, Maine — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Androscoggin County, Maine?
Androscoggin County supports 15,373 students through a network of 36 public schools across 8 districts. The system includes 23 elementary, 6 middle, and 6 high schools. This infrastructure manages the second-largest student population in the state.
What are the major school districts in Androscoggin County, Maine?
Lewiston Public Schools is the largest district, serving 5,083 students, followed by Auburn Public Schools with 3,219 students. The county also hosts one charter school, which represents 2.8% of the total school inventory. RSU 52 rounds out the top three districts with nearly 2,000 students enrolled.
What is the school experience like in Androscoggin County?
The county offers a diverse mix of 19 rural, 14 city, and 3 suburban locales. Students attend schools with an average enrollment of 439, ranging from small rural programs to Lewiston High School's 1,575-student campus. This diversity allows families to choose between intimate community settings and larger, resource-heavy high schools.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.