Somerset County Schools & Education
Somerset 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
84.5%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
84.5%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 86.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,767
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,738
School Score
54/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 57/100
State Score Position
#10
of 16 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Somerset County
Measured School Summary
Somerset County has midrange measured school signals (score: 54/100) with a graduation rate of 84.5%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Somerset County spends $9,767 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 1.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 0% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Somerset 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 10 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 #10 of 16 Maine counties with school score data.
Completion
84.5%
1.6 pts below the state average
Funding context
$9,767
roughly matches the state average
School coverage
31
10 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
Somerset County has 31 public schools across 10 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 Somerset 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
Somerset 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
#10
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 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.
RSU 54/MSAD 54
Elementary to high school visible
2,229 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
RSU 53/MSAD 53
Elementary and middle visible
595 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
RSU 74/MSAD 74
Elementary and high visible
587 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
RSU 59/MSAD 59
Elementary to high school visible
575 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
RSU 54/MSAD 54 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 Somerset County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Somerset 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 Somerset 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.
Somerset County's Expansive School Network
Somerset County manages 31 public schools and 10 districts, educating 6,254 students. The system includes 18 elementary schools and 7 high schools to cover its broad geographic area.
District Leadership and Charter Options
RSU 54/MSAD 54 is the largest district, serving 2,229 students. Notably, Somerset County has 4 charter schools, making up nearly 13% of its total school landscape and offering families alternative choices.
Rural Schools with a Personal Touch
With 21 rural schools and 10 in town settings, the county offers a classic Maine educational feel. The average school size is a modest 208 students, with Skowhegan Area High School being the largest at 719 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
31
in Somerset County
Reported Enrollment
6,254
30 schools reporting
School Districts
10
districts
Charter Schools
4
13% of total
School Level Breakdown
10 School Districts in Somerset County
RSU 54/MSAD 54
RSU 53/MSAD 53
RSU 74/MSAD 74
RSU 59/MSAD 59
Community Regional Charter School
RSU 83/MSAD 13
Maine Academy of Natural Sciences
RSU 82/MSAD 12
Athens Public Schools
Harmony Public Schools
31 Public Schools in Somerset 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 31 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skowhegan Area High School | Record | RSU 54/MSAD 54 | Skowhegan, 04976Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 719 |
| Lawrence High School | Record | RSU 49/MSAD 49 | Fairfield, 04937Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 577 |
| Skowhegan Area Middle School | Record | RSU 54/MSAD 54 | Skowhegan, 04976Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 403 |
| Mill Stream Elementary School | Record | RSU 54/MSAD 54 | Norridgewock, 04957Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 345 |
| Lawrence Jr High School | Record | RSU 49/MSAD 49 | Fairfield, 04937Town: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 300 |
| Bloomfield Elementary School | Record | RSU 54/MSAD 54 | Skowhegan, 04976Rural: Fringe | 1–3 | Primary | 272 |
| Warsaw Middle School | Record | RSU 53/MSAD 53 | Pittsfield, 04967Town: Distant | 4–8 | Middle | 272 |
| Carrabec Community School | Record | RSU 74/MSAD 74 | North Anson, 04958Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 248 |
| Somerset Elementary School | Record | RSU 19 | Hartland, 04943Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 240 |
| Madison Elementary School | Record | RSU 59/MSAD 59 | Madison, 04950Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 239 |
| Vickery School | Record | RSU 53/MSAD 53 | Pittsfield, 04967Town: Distant | 1–4 | Primary | 227 |
| Canaan Elementary School | Record | RSU 54/MSAD 54 | Canaan, 04924Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 186 |
| Madison Area Memorial H S | Record | RSU 59/MSAD 59 | Madison, 04950Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 184 |
| Carrabec High School | Record | RSU 74/MSAD 74 | North Anson, 04958Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 174 |
| Maine Academy of Natural Sciences | Record | Maine Academy of Natural Sciences | Hinckley, 04944Rural: Distant | 9–12 | Charter | 173 |
| Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan | Record | RSU 54/MSAD 54 | Skowhegan, 04976Town: Remote | 4–5 | Primary | 171 |
| Overman Academy | Record | Community Regional Charter School | Skowhegan, 04976Town: Remote | 6–12 | Charter | 163 |
| Dimensions Academy | Record | Community Regional Charter School | Skowhegan, 04976Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Charter | 161 |
| Forest Hills Consolidated School | Record | RSU 82/MSAD 12 | Jackman, 04945Rural: Remote | KG–12 | Other | 157 |
| Madison Junior High School | Record | RSU 59/MSAD 59 | Madison, 04950Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 152 |
Skowhegan Area Middle School
RSU 54/MSAD 54
Skowhegan, 04976 / Rural: Fringe
Mill Stream Elementary School
RSU 54/MSAD 54
Norridgewock, 04957 / Rural: Distant
Bloomfield Elementary School
RSU 54/MSAD 54
Skowhegan, 04976 / Rural: Fringe
Carrabec Community School
RSU 74/MSAD 74
North Anson, 04958 / Rural: Distant
Maine Academy of Natural Sciences
Maine Academy of Natural Sciences
Hinckley, 04944 / Rural: Distant
Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan
RSU 54/MSAD 54
Skowhegan, 04976 / Town: Remote
Overman Academy
Community Regional Charter School
Skowhegan, 04976 / Town: Remote
Dimensions Academy
Community Regional Charter School
Skowhegan, 04976 / Rural: Distant
Forest Hills Consolidated School
RSU 82/MSAD 12
Jackman, 04945 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,767
State avg $9,738
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Schools in Somerset County, Maine — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Somerset County, Maine?
Somerset County manages 31 public schools and 10 districts, educating 6,254 students. The system includes 18 elementary schools and 7 high schools to cover its broad geographic area.
What are the major school districts in Somerset County, Maine?
RSU 54/MSAD 54 is the largest district, serving 2,229 students. Notably, Somerset County has 4 charter schools, making up nearly 13% of its total school landscape and offering families alternative choices.
What is the school experience like in Somerset County?
With 21 rural schools and 10 in town settings, the county offers a classic Maine educational feel. The average school size is a modest 208 students, with Skowhegan Area High School being the largest at 719 students.
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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.