📊 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 Oxford County, ME
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | School Administrative District 44 | Bethel | 8/10 Good | 77th |
| #2 | Andover Public Schools | Andover | 6/10 Average | 54th |
| #3 | School Administrative District 55 | Hiram | 6/10 Average | 51st |
| #4 | School Administrative District 72 | Fryeburg | 3/10 Below Average | 28th |
| #5 | Regional School Unit 56 | Dixfield | 3/10 Below Average | 20th |
| #6 | Regional School Unit 10 | Rumford | 2/10 Poor | 18th |
| #7 | School Administrative District 17 | South Paris | 2/10 Poor | 11th |
Best School Districts in Oxford County, Maine (2026)
This page lists the 7 public school districts headquartered in Oxford 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 Oxford 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 Oxford County, Maine? ▼
Among the 7 rated districts in Oxford County, Maine, the highest-rated is School Administrative District 44 (Bethel), rated 8/10 (Good) and in the 77th 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.