📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 7 Rated Districts in Androscoggin County, ME
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | School Administrative District 52 | Turner | 6/10 Average | 52nd |
| #2 | Regional School Unit 16 | Poland | 5/10 Average | 45th |
| #3 | Lisbon Public Schools | Lisbon | 4/10 Below Average | 36th |
| #4 | Auburn Public Schools | Auburn | 3/10 Below Average | 29th |
| #5 | Regional School Unit 73 | Livermore Falls | 3/10 Below Average | 22nd |
| #6 | Regional School Unit 04 | Wales | 2/10 Poor | 14th |
| #7 | Lewiston School Department | Lewiston | 1/10 Poor | 2nd |
Best School Districts in Androscoggin County, Maine (2026)
This page lists the 7 public school districts headquartered in Androscoggin County, Maine that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using EDFacts 2021–22 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Maine, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Androscoggin County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Androscoggin County, Maine? ▼
Among the 7 rated districts in Androscoggin County, Maine, the highest-rated is School Administrative District 52 (Turner), rated 6/10 (Average) and in the 52nd percentile of Maine districts on EDFacts 2021–22 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (EDFacts 2021–22), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Maine and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.