Oxford County Schools & Education
Oxford County, Maine
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
50/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
85.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
85.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 86.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,692
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,738
School Score
50/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 57/100
State Score Position
#13
of 16 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Oxford County
Measured School Summary
Oxford County performs at an average level with a school score of 50/100 and a solid graduation rate of 85.1%.
Funding Context
Oxford County spends $8,692 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 13% below the Maine average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 11% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Oxford 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
31 public schools and 9 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
50/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #13 of 16 Maine counties with school score data.
Completion
85.1%
1.0 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,692
$1,046 below the state average
School coverage
31
9 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
Oxford County has 31 public schools across 9 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 Oxford 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
Oxford 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
#13
of 16 Maine counties with school score data. The county score is 7 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 94% 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 17/MSAD 17
Elementary to high school visible
3,122 students
9 listed schools in this county slice.
RSU 10
Elementary to high school visible
1,777 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
RSU 55/MSAD 55
Elementary to high school visible
997 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
RSU 56
Elementary to high school visible
764 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
RSU 17/MSAD 17 is the largest listed district slice, with 10 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 Oxford County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Oxford 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 Oxford 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.
Oxford's Extensive Rural School Infrastructure
Oxford County manages 31 public schools across 9 districts, serving a total enrollment of 8,115 students. The system is built on a foundation of 18 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 6 high schools.
RSU 17 Leads the Local Districts
RSU 17/MSAD 17 is the county's largest district, overseeing 10 schools and 3,223 students. Currently, there are no charter schools in the county, with all students served by traditional public districts.
A Classic Rural Learning Environment
Education here is overwhelmingly rural, with 23 of the 31 schools located in rural settings and the remainder in towns. While the average school size is 280 students, Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School serves a much larger student body of 1,077.
School Overview
Total Schools
31
in Oxford County
Reported Enrollment
8,115
29 schools reporting
School Districts
9
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
9 School Districts in Oxford County
RSU 17/MSAD 17
RSU 10
RSU 55/MSAD 55
RSU 56
RSU 72/MSAD 72
RSU 44/MSAD 44
Andover Public Schools
Rumford-Region 9
Oxford-Region 11
31 Public Schools in Oxford County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 31 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Hills Comprehensive H S | Profile | RSU 17/MSAD 17 | Paris, 04271Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,077 |
| Molly Ockett School | Record | RSU 72/MSAD 72 | Fryeburg, 04037Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 555 |
| Oxford Hills Middle School | Record | RSU 17/MSAD 17 | Paris, 04271Town: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 480 |
| Guy E Rowe School | Record | RSU 17/MSAD 17 | Norway, 04268Town: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 404 |
| Mountain Valley High School | Record | RSU 10 | Rumford, 04276Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 388 |
| Paris Elementary School | Record | RSU 17/MSAD 17 | Paris, 04271Town: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 385 |
| Dirigo Elementary School | Record | RSU 56 | Peru, 04290Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 359 |
| Sacopee Valley Middle School | Record | RSU 55/MSAD 55 | Hiram, 04041Rural: Distant | 4–8 | Middle | 357 |
| Mountain Valley Middle School | Record | RSU 10 | Mexico, 04257Town: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 354 |
| Sacopee Valley Elementary School | Record | RSU 55/MSAD 55 | Hiram, 04041Rural: Distant | PK–3 | Primary | 352 |
| Oxford Elementary School | Record | RSU 17/MSAD 17 | Oxford, 04270Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 347 |
| Hartford-Sumner Elementary School | Record | RSU 10 | Sumner, 04292Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 303 |
| Sacopee Valley High Sch | Record | RSU 55/MSAD 55 | Hiram, 04041Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 288 |
| Crescent Park School | Record | RSU 44/MSAD 44 | Bethel, 04217Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 279 |
| Rumford Elementary | Record | RSU 10 | Rumford, 04276Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 261 |
| Meroby Elementary School | Record | RSU 10 | Mexico, 04257Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 249 |
| Dirigo High School | Record | RSU 56 | Dixfield, 04224Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 234 |
| Buckfield Jr-Sr High School | Record | RSU 10 | Buckfield, 04220Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 222 |
| Telstar High School | Record | RSU 44/MSAD 44 | Bethel, 04217Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 178 |
| Telstar Middle School | Record | RSU 44/MSAD 44 | Bethel, 04217Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 172 |
Oxford Hills Comprehensive H S
RSU 17/MSAD 17
Paris, 04271 / Town: Distant
Sacopee Valley Elementary School
RSU 55/MSAD 55
Hiram, 04041 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,692
State avg $9,738
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Schools in Oxford County, Maine — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Oxford County, Maine?
Oxford County manages 31 public schools across 9 districts, serving a total enrollment of 8,115 students. The system is built on a foundation of 18 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 6 high schools.
What are the major school districts in Oxford County, Maine?
RSU 17/MSAD 17 is the county's largest district, overseeing 10 schools and 3,223 students. Currently, there are no charter schools in the county, with all students served by traditional public districts.
What is the school experience like in Oxford County?
Education here is overwhelmingly rural, with 23 of the 31 schools located in rural settings and the remainder in towns. While the average school size is 280 students, Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School serves a much larger student body of 1,077.
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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.