📊 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 →
20 Rated Districts in the Bangor, ME Metro Area
EDFacts 2021–22 · percentile among Maine districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Dedham Public Schools | Orrington | 10/10 Excellent | 96th |
| #2 | Regional School Unit 26 | Orono | 9/10 Excellent | 85th |
| #3 | Regional School Unit 22 | Hampden | 9/10 Excellent | 84th |
| #4 | Milford Public Schools | Milford | 8/10 Good | 73rd |
| #5 | School Administrative District 31 | Lagrange | 8/10 Good | 73rd |
| #6 | School Administrative District 63 | Holden | 8/10 Good | 72nd |
| #7 | Orrington Public Schools | Orrington | 8/10 Good | 70th |
| #8 | Brewer Public Schools | Brewer | 7/10 Good | 69th |
| #9 | Bangor School Department | Bangor | 7/10 Good | 67th |
| #10 | School Administrative District 23 | Carmel | 5/10 Average | 46th |
| #11 | School Administrative District 30 | Lee | 5/10 Average | 42nd |
| #12 | Regional School Unit 34 | Old Town | 4/10 Below Average | 37th |
| #13 | Regional School Unit 67 | Lincoln | 4/10 Below Average | 30th |
| #14 | School Administrative District 64 | East Corinth | 3/10 Below Average | 27th |
| #15 | Regional School Unit 19 | Newport | 3/10 Below Average | 25th |
| #16 | School Administrative District 46 | Dexter | 3/10 Below Average | 23rd |
| #17 | East Millinocket Public Schools | East Millinocket | 2/10 Poor | 10th |
| #18 | Medway Public Schools | Medway | 2/10 Poor | 10th |
| #19 | School Administrative District 41 | Lagrange | 1/10 Poor | 8th |
| #20 | Burlington Public Schools | Medway | 1/10 Poor | 3rd |
Best School Districts in the Bangor, ME Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from EDFacts 2021–22 (Maine) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Bangor, ME metro area? ▼
Among the 20 rated districts in the Bangor, ME metro area, the highest-rated is Dedham Public Schools (Orrington), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 96th 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, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.