Lincoln County Schools & Education
Lincoln County, Maine
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
51/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
85.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
85.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 86.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,909
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,738
School Score
51/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 57/100
State Score Position
#12
of 16 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Lincoln County
Measured School Summary
Lincoln County performs at an average level with a school score of 51/100 and a solid graduation rate of 85.3%.
Funding Context
Lincoln County spends $8,909 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 10% below the Maine average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Lincoln 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
18 public schools and 11 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
51/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #12 of 16 Maine counties with school score data.
Completion
85.3%
0.8 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,909
$829 below the state average
School coverage
18
11 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
Lincoln County has 18 public schools across 11 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 Lincoln 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
Lincoln 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
#12
of 16 Maine counties with school score data. The county score is 6 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% 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.
Boothbay-Boothbay Hbr CSD
Elementary and high visible
498 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Wiscasset Public Schools
Elementary and high visible
461 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Great Salt Bay CSD
Elementary school only in this slice
407 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Jefferson Public Schools
Elementary school only in this slice
235 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
RSU 02 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 Lincoln County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Lincoln County district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Lincoln 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.
Rural Education in Coastal Lincoln County
Lincoln County maintains 18 public schools for 3,597 students, spread across 11 school districts. The system primarily consists of 13 elementary schools, focusing heavily on early childhood development. This decentralized structure serves a series of small, independent coastal towns.
RSU 02 Leads Regional Enrollment
RSU 02 is the county's largest district, managing 1,898 students across 8 schools. Smaller specialized districts like Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor and Wiscasset serve around 500 students each. All schools in the county are traditional public institutions, as there are currently no charter schools.
Fully Rural Learning Environments
All 18 of Lincoln County's schools are classified as rural, offering a uniform small-town experience for all students. The average school size is a modest 200 students, with Medomak Valley High School serving as the largest campus with 563 students. This environment fosters strong community ties and a quiet, focused atmosphere.
School Overview
Total Schools
18
in Lincoln County
Reported Enrollment
3,597
18 schools reporting
School Districts
11
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
11 School Districts in Lincoln County
RSU 02
Boothbay-Boothbay Hbr CSD
Wiscasset Public Schools
Great Salt Bay CSD
Jefferson Public Schools
Bristol Public Schools
Nobleboro Public Schools
Edgecomb Public Schools
South Bristol Public Schools
Southport Public Schools
18 Public Schools in Lincoln 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 18 of 18 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medomak Valley High School | Record | RSU 40/MSAD 40 | Waldoboro, 04572Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 563 |
| Great Salt Bay Community School | Record | Great Salt Bay CSD | Damariscotta, 04543Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 407 |
| Miller School | Record | RSU 40/MSAD 40 | Waldoboro, 04572Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 336 |
| Boothbay Region Elem School | Record | Boothbay-Boothbay Hbr CSD | Boothbay Harbor, 04538Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 319 |
| Medomak Middle School | Record | RSU 40/MSAD 40 | Waldoboro, 04572Rural: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 293 |
| Wiscasset Middle/High School | Record | Wiscasset Public Schools | Wiscasset, 04578Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 257 |
| Jefferson Village School | Record | Jefferson Public Schools | Damariscotta, 04543Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 235 |
| Wiscasset Elementary School | Record | Wiscasset Public Schools | Wiscasset, 04578Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 204 |
| Bristol Consolidated School | Record | Bristol Public Schools | Damariscotta, 04543Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 186 |
| Whitefield Elementary School | Record | RSU 12 | Whitefield, 04353Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 186 |
| Boothbay Region High School | Record | Boothbay-Boothbay Hbr CSD | Boothbay Harbor, 04538Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 179 |
| Nobleboro Central School | Record | Nobleboro Public Schools | Damariscotta, 04543Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 142 |
| Edgecomb Eddy School | Record | Edgecomb Public Schools | Edgecomb, 04556Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 107 |
| Dresden Elementary School | Record | RSU 02 | Dresden, 04342Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 71 |
| South Bristol Elementary School | Record | South Bristol Public Schools | Damariscotta, 04543Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 56 |
| Somerville Elementary School | Record | RSU 12 | Somerville, 04348Rural: Remote | PK | Other | 32 |
| Southport Central School | Record | Southport Public Schools | Southport, 04576Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 19 |
| Monhegan Island School | Record | Monhegan Plt School Dept | Monhegan Plantation, 04852Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 5 |
Great Salt Bay Community School
Great Salt Bay CSD
Damariscotta, 04543 / Rural: Remote
Boothbay Region Elem School
Boothbay-Boothbay Hbr CSD
Boothbay Harbor, 04538 / Rural: Distant
Wiscasset Middle/High School
Wiscasset Public Schools
Wiscasset, 04578 / Rural: Distant
Jefferson Village School
Jefferson Public Schools
Damariscotta, 04543 / Rural: Remote
Wiscasset Elementary School
Wiscasset Public Schools
Wiscasset, 04578 / Rural: Distant
Bristol Consolidated School
Bristol Public Schools
Damariscotta, 04543 / Rural: Remote
Boothbay Region High School
Boothbay-Boothbay Hbr CSD
Boothbay Harbor, 04538 / Rural: Distant
Nobleboro Central School
Nobleboro Public Schools
Damariscotta, 04543 / Rural: Remote
Edgecomb Eddy School
Edgecomb Public Schools
Edgecomb, 04556 / Rural: Distant
South Bristol Elementary School
South Bristol Public Schools
Damariscotta, 04543 / Rural: Remote
Southport Central School
Southport Public Schools
Southport, 04576 / Rural: Distant
Monhegan Island School
Monhegan Plt School Dept
Monhegan Plantation, 04852 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,909
State avg $9,738
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Schools in Lincoln County, Maine — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Lincoln County, Maine?
Lincoln County maintains 18 public schools for 3,597 students, spread across 11 school districts. The system primarily consists of 13 elementary schools, focusing heavily on early childhood development. This decentralized structure serves a series of small, independent coastal towns.
What are the major school districts in Lincoln County, Maine?
RSU 02 is the county's largest district, managing 1,898 students across 8 schools. Smaller specialized districts like Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor and Wiscasset serve around 500 students each. All schools in the county are traditional public institutions, as there are currently no charter schools.
What is the school experience like in Lincoln County?
All 18 of Lincoln County's schools are classified as rural, offering a uniform small-town experience for all students. The average school size is a modest 200 students, with Medomak Valley High School serving as the largest campus with 563 students. This environment fosters strong community ties and a quiet, focused 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.