📊 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 12 Rated Districts in Lincoln County, ME
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | South Bristol Public Schools | Damariscotta | 10/10 Excellent | 98th |
| #2 | Bristol Public Schools | Damariscotta | 10/10 Excellent | 97th |
| #3 | Southport Public Schools | Boothbay Harbor | 9/10 Excellent | 85th |
| #4 | Georgetown Public Schools | Boothbay Harbor | 9/10 Excellent | 81st |
| #5 | Nobleboro Public Schools | Damariscotta | 8/10 Good | 79th |
| #6 | Regional School Unit 12 | Somerville | 7/10 Good | 63rd |
| #7 | Edgecomb Public Schools | Boothbay Harbor | 6/10 Average | 57th |
| #8 | Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor Community School District | Boothbay Harbor | 6/10 Average | 56th |
| #9 | Jefferson Public Schools | Damariscotta | 6/10 Average | 55th |
| #10 | Wiscasset Public Schools | Wiscasset | 2/10 Poor | 12th |
| #11 | Newcastle Public Schools | Damariscotta | 1/10 Poor | 7th |
| #12 | Damariscotta Public Schools | Damariscotta | 1/10 Poor | 1st |
Best School Districts in Lincoln County, Maine (2026)
This page lists the 12 public school districts headquartered in Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln County, Maine? ▼
Among the 12 rated districts in Lincoln County, Maine, the highest-rated is South Bristol Public Schools (Damariscotta), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 98th 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.