Kennebec County Schools & Education
Kennebec County, Maine
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
54/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
85.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
85.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 86.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,204
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,738
School Score
54/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 57/100
State Score Position
#11
of 16 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Kennebec County
Measured School Summary
Kennebec County performs at an average level with a school score of 54/100 and a solid graduation rate of 85.9%.
Funding Context
Kennebec County spends $9,204 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 6% below the Maine average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Kennebec 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
53 public schools and 13 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
54/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #11 of 16 Maine counties with school score data.
Completion
85.9%
0.2 pts below the state average
Funding context
$9,204
$534 below the state average
School coverage
53
13 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
Kennebec County has 53 public schools across 13 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 Kennebec 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.
Large multi-district county
Kennebec County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.
State position
#11
of 16 Maine counties with school score data. The county score is 3 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 96% 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.
RSU 18
Elementary to high school visible
2,599 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
Augusta Public Schools
Elementary to high school visible
2,213 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
RSU 11/MSAD 11
Elementary to high school visible
1,949 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
Waterville Public Schools
Elementary to high school visible
1,651 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
RSU 18 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 Kennebec County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Kennebec 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 Kennebec 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.
Educational Hub of the State Capital
Kennebec County supports 15,873 students across 53 public schools and 13 districts. The infrastructure includes 32 elementary, 8 middle, and 11 high schools. It serves as a major regional crossroads for education in Central Maine.
Augusta and Messalonskee Drive Enrollment
RSU 18 is the county's largest district with 2,599 students, while Augusta Public Schools serves 2,213 students at the heart of the county. Two charter schools operate here, providing modern alternatives for 3.8% of the school population. RSU 11 also plays a major role, educating nearly 2,000 students.
A Mix of Rural Towns and Busy Centers
The county landscape features 34 rural schools and 19 schools in town settings, with an average school size of 311 students. Messalonskee High and Cony High are the largest schools, each serving roughly 700 students. This balance offers families a choice between quiet rural campuses and more active, town-based learning.
School Overview
Total Schools
53
in Kennebec County
Reported Enrollment
15,873
51 schools reporting
School Districts
13
districts
Charter Schools
2
4% of total
School Level Breakdown
13 School Districts in Kennebec County
RSU 18
Augusta Public Schools
RSU 11/MSAD 11
RSU 49/MSAD 49
Waterville Public Schools
RSU 38
Winslow Schools
RSU 12
Winthrop Public Schools
Maine Virtual Academy
53 Public Schools in Kennebec County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 53 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Messalonskee High School | Record | RSU 18 | Oakland, 04963Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 725 |
| Cony | Record | Augusta Public Schools | Augusta, 04330Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 685 |
| Gardiner Area High School | Record | RSU 11/MSAD 11 | Gardiner, 04345Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 621 |
| George J Mitchell School | Record | Waterville Public Schools | Waterville, 04901Town: Remote | PK–3 | Primary | 572 |
| Benton Elementary School | Record | RSU 49/MSAD 49 | Benton, 04901Rural: Fringe | 1–6 | Primary | 545 |
| Winslow Elementary School | Record | Winslow Schools | Winslow, 04901Town: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 535 |
| Hall-Dale Middle and High School | Record | RSU 02 | Farmingdale, 04344Rural: Fringe | 5–12 | High | 522 |
| Waterville Senior High School | Record | Waterville Public Schools | Waterville, 04901Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 519 |
| Gardiner Regional Middle School | Record | RSU 11/MSAD 11 | Gardiner, 04345Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 459 |
| Messalonskee Middle School | Record | RSU 18 | Oakland, 04963Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 452 |
| Maine Virtual Academy | Record | Maine Virtual Academy | Augusta, 04330Town: Distant | 7–12 | CharterVirtual | 438 |
| Vassalboro Community School | Record | Vassalboro Public Schools | Vassalboro, 04989Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 421 |
| Monmouth Memorial School | Record | RSU 02 | Monmouth, 04259Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 397 |
| Winthrop Grade School | Record | Winthrop Public Schools | Winthrop, 04364Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 387 |
| Winslow High School | Record | Winslow Schools | Winslow, 04901Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 365 |
| Maranacook Community High Sch | Record | RSU 38 | Readfield, 04355Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 355 |
| Waterville Junior High School | Record | Waterville Public Schools | Waterville, 04901Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 338 |
| Sylvio J Gilbert School | Record | Augusta Public Schools | Augusta, 04330Town: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 335 |
| Cony Middle School | Record | Augusta Public Schools | Augusta, 04330Town: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 320 |
| Lincoln School | Record | Augusta Public Schools | Augusta, 04330Town: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 310 |
George J Mitchell School
Waterville Public Schools
Waterville, 04901 / Town: Remote
Waterville Senior High School
Waterville Public Schools
Waterville, 04901 / Town: Remote
Gardiner Regional Middle School
RSU 11/MSAD 11
Gardiner, 04345 / Rural: Fringe
Maine Virtual Academy
Maine Virtual Academy
Augusta, 04330 / Town: Distant
Vassalboro Community School
Vassalboro Public Schools
Vassalboro, 04989 / Rural: Distant
Winthrop Grade School
Winthrop Public Schools
Winthrop, 04364 / Rural: Distant
Waterville Junior High School
Waterville Public Schools
Waterville, 04901 / Rural: Fringe
Sylvio J Gilbert School
Augusta Public Schools
Augusta, 04330 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,204
State avg $9,738
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Schools in Kennebec County, Maine — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Kennebec County, Maine?
Kennebec County supports 15,873 students across 53 public schools and 13 districts. The infrastructure includes 32 elementary, 8 middle, and 11 high schools. It serves as a major regional crossroads for education in Central Maine.
What are the major school districts in Kennebec County, Maine?
RSU 18 is the county's largest district with 2,599 students, while Augusta Public Schools serves 2,213 students at the heart of the county. Two charter schools operate here, providing modern alternatives for 3.8% of the school population. RSU 11 also plays a major role, educating nearly 2,000 students.
What is the school experience like in Kennebec County?
The county landscape features 34 rural schools and 19 schools in town settings, with an average school size of 311 students. Messalonskee High and Cony High are the largest schools, each serving roughly 700 students. This balance offers families a choice between quiet rural campuses and more active, town-based learning.
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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.