Knox County Schools & Education
Knox County, Maine
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
78/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
91.6%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.6%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 86.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,353
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,738
School Score
78/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 57/100
State Score Position
#1
of 16 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Knox County
Measured School Summary
Knox County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 78/100 and a graduation rate of 91.6%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Knox County spends $11,353 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 36% above the Maine average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 5.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 17% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Knox 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
21 public schools and 12 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
78/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #1 of 16 Maine counties with school score data.
Completion
91.6%
5.5 pts above the state average
Funding context
$11,353
$1,615 above the state average
School coverage
21
12 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Knox County has 21 public schools across 12 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 Knox 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.
Higher-signal county
Knox County screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.
State position
#1
of 16 Maine counties with school score data. The county score is 21 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 95% 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 13
Elementary to high school visible
1,538 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
RSU 28/MSAD 28
Elementary and middle visible
738 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Five Town CSD
High school only in this slice
719 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
RSU 40/MSAD 40
Elementary school only in this slice
608 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
RSU 40/MSAD 40 is the largest listed district slice, with 7 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 Knox County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Knox County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
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 Knox 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.
RSU 40 and RSU 13 Anchor the Coast
RSU 40 is the largest provider in the county, educating 1,800 students, followed closely by RSU 13 with 1,538 students. These two districts manage the majority of the county's enrollment across 13 schools. There are no charter schools in Knox, with all students served by local public districts.
Small-Scale Learning in Rural Settings
With an average school size of 215 students, Knox County offers an intimate academic experience. While Camden Hills Regional High School is a large outlier with 719 students, most schools are much smaller. The mix of 15 rural and 6 town-based schools provides a classic New England educational atmosphere.
School Overview
Total Schools
21
in Knox County
Reported Enrollment
4,304
20 schools reporting
School Districts
12
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
12 School Districts in Knox County
RSU 40/MSAD 40
RSU 13
RSU 28/MSAD 28
Five Town CSD
St George Public Schools
RSU 08/MSAD 08
Hope Public Schools
Appleton Public Schools
RSU 07/MSAD 07
Isle Au Haut Public Schools
21 Public Schools in Knox 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 21 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden Hills Regional H S | Record | Five Town CSD | Rockport, 04856Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 719 |
| Oceanside High School | Record | RSU 13 | Rockland, 04841Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 525 |
| Camden-Rockport Elementary School | Record | RSU 28/MSAD 28 | Rockport, 04856Rural: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 380 |
| Camden-Rockport Middle School | Record | RSU 28/MSAD 28 | Camden, 04843Town: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 358 |
| Oceanside Middle School | Record | RSU 13 | Thomaston, 04861Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 349 |
| Warren Community School | Record | RSU 40/MSAD 40 | Warren, 04864Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 309 |
| South School | Record | RSU 13 | Rockland, 04841Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 265 |
| St George School | Record | St George Public Schools | Tenants Harbor, 04860Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 209 |
| Ash Point Community School | Record | RSU 13 | Owls Head, 04854Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 174 |
| Vinalhaven School | Record | RSU 08/MSAD 08 | Vinalhaven, 04863Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 157 |
| Thomaston Grammar School | Record | RSU 13 | Thomaston, 04861Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 153 |
| Hope Elementary School | Record | Hope Public Schools | Hope, 04847Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 145 |
| Appleton Village School | Record | Appleton Public Schools | Appleton, 04862Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 135 |
| Union Elementary | Record | RSU 40/MSAD 40 | Union, 04862Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 120 |
| Prescott Memorial School | Record | RSU 40/MSAD 40 | Washington, 04574Rural: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 95 |
| Friendship Village School | Record | RSU 40/MSAD 40 | Friendship, 04547Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 84 |
| Cushing Community School | Record | RSU 13 | Cushing, 04563Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 72 |
| North Haven Community School | Record | RSU 07/MSAD 07 | North Haven, 04853Rural: Distant | KG–12 | Other | 50 |
| Isle au Haut Rural School | Record | Isle Au Haut Public Schools | Isle Au Haut, 04645Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 4 |
| Matinicus Elementary School | Record | RSU 65/MSAD 65 | Matinicus Isle Plantation, 04851Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 1 |
Camden-Rockport Elementary School
RSU 28/MSAD 28
Rockport, 04856 / Rural: Fringe
St George School
St George Public Schools
Tenants Harbor, 04860 / Rural: Distant
Appleton Village School
Appleton Public Schools
Appleton, 04862 / Rural: Distant
Friendship Village School
RSU 40/MSAD 40
Friendship, 04547 / Rural: Distant
North Haven Community School
RSU 07/MSAD 07
North Haven, 04853 / Rural: Distant
Isle au Haut Rural School
Isle Au Haut Public Schools
Isle Au Haut, 04645 / Rural: Remote
Matinicus Elementary School
RSU 65/MSAD 65
Matinicus Isle Plantation, 04851 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$11,353
State avg $9,738
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Schools in Knox County, Maine — FAQ
What are the major school districts in Knox County, Maine?
RSU 40 is the largest provider in the county, educating 1,800 students, followed closely by RSU 13 with 1,538 students. These two districts manage the majority of the county's enrollment across 13 schools. There are no charter schools in Knox, with all students served by local public districts.
What is the school experience like in Knox County?
With an average school size of 215 students, Knox County offers an intimate academic experience. While Camden Hills Regional High School is a large outlier with 719 students, most schools are much smaller. The mix of 15 rural and 6 town-based schools provides a classic New England educational atmosphere.
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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.