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2 schools in Howland

Maine · Public K-12

Of the 2 public K-12 schools in Howland, combined enrollment is roughly 225 students (an average of 113 per campus).

7-year change in Howland

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
225
-37 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
97%
was 90%
% Hispanic
1%
was 0%
% Black
0%
was 3%
% Asian
0%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Hichborn Middle SchoolMiddle06-0898
Penobscot Valley High SchoolHigh09-12127

About Howland

Howland, Maine is home to 2 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 225 students. By school count, it is a sparse city.

On the school-mix side, the city consists of 1 middle, and 1 high.

Average school size in Howland is around 113 students, 61% lower than the Maine average of about 293.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 14%: 262 students in SY 2017-18 versus 225 in SY 2024-25. The White share of public-school enrollment climbed from 90% to 97%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Howland discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Howland?
Howland, Maine has 2 public K-12 schools serving approximately 225 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Howland?
Howland has 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Howland?
Penobscot Valley High School is the largest public school in Howland by enrollment, with approximately 127 students.
What school districts serve Howland?
Howland public schools are operated by RSU 31/MSAD 31.
What grade levels do public schools in Howland cover?
Public schools in Howland serve students from grade 6 through grade 12.