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Lincoln County

Maine · Public K-12

Inside Lincoln County, Maine, public K-12 schools number 18 and serve about 3,450 students out of a population of 36,099. The level mix is 14 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.

7-year change in Lincoln County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,450
-177 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
18
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
93%
was 95%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
18
13 districts
Enrollment
3,450
NCES CCD
Median income
$76,875
Above Maine avg
Free/reduced lunch
48.0%
Below Maine avg
Elementary
14
2,260 students
Middle
1
259 students
High
3
931 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
RSU 40/MSAD 40
1,181 students · 13 districts in Lincoln County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Lincoln County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
94%
Hispanic
1%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
93%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
40.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.9%
civilian labor
Median age
51
16.5% under 18

Test scores in Lincoln County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 11 schools ranked. Maine state average: 64.1%.

See all 11 schools in Lincoln County ranked by score →

All schools (18)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Medomak Valley High SchoolWaldoboroHigh09-12561·
Great Salt Bay Community SchoolDamariscottaElementaryPK-08397·
Miller SchoolWaldoboroElementaryPK-06361·
Boothbay Region Elem SchoolBoothbay HarborElementaryPK-08307·
Medomak Middle SchoolWaldoboroMiddle07-08259·
Jefferson Village SchoolJeffersonElementaryKG-08215·
Wiscasset Middle/High SchoolWiscassetHigh06-12198·
Bristol Consolidated SchoolPemaquidElementaryPK-08189·
Whitefield Elementary SchoolWhitefieldElementaryPK-08184·
Boothbay Region High SchoolBoothbay HarborHigh09-12172·
Wiscasset Elementary SchoolWiscassetElementaryPK-05166·
Nobleboro Central SchoolNobleboroElementaryKG-08140·
Edgecomb Eddy SchoolEdgecombElementaryPK-06113·
Dresden Elementary SchoolDresdenElementaryPK-0574·
South Bristol Elementary SchoolSouth BristolElementaryPK-0863·
Somerville Elementary SchoolSomervilleElementaryPK-PK32·
Southport Central SchoolSouthportElementaryKG-0616·
Monhegan SchoolMonhegan PlantationElementaryPK-083·

Cities in Lincoln County

Waldoboro3 schoolsBoothbay Harbor2 schoolsWiscasset2 schoolsDamariscotta1 schoolDresden1 schoolEdgecomb1 schoolJefferson1 schoolMonhegan Plantation1 schoolNobleboro1 schoolPemaquid1 schoolSomerville1 schoolSouth Bristol1 schoolSouthport1 schoolWhitefield1 school

About Lincoln County

Lincoln County is a rural-scale Maine county of about 36,099 residents, home to 18 public schools and roughly 3,450 students.

For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $76,875, about 40% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 10% meaningfully above the Maine median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Lincoln County spans 14 elementary schools (2,260 students), 1 middle school (259), and 3 high schools (931).

RSU 40/MSAD 40 is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,181 students across Lincoln County.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,450 students, shrank 5% from the 3,627 reported in SY 2017-18.

On this page, the community for Lincoln County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County, Maine has 18 public K-12 schools serving approximately 3,450 students.
How many high schools are in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County, Maine has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 931 students.
How many middle schools are in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County, Maine has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 259 students.
How many elementary schools are in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County, Maine has 14 public elementary schools, serving approximately 2,260 students.
What is the largest school district in Lincoln County?
RSU 40/MSAD 40 is the largest school district in Lincoln County, serving approximately 1,181 students. The county contains 13 school districts overall.
What is the population of Lincoln County?
Lincoln County, Maine has a population of approximately 36,099, with a median age of 51. About 16.5% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Lincoln County?
Median household income in Lincoln County is $76,875, above the Maine average of $70,170. About 4.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Lincoln County?
Approximately 40.2% of adults 25 and older in Lincoln County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Lincoln County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 48.0% of students in Lincoln County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Maine county average of 50.9%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lincoln County schools?
Across Lincoln County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 10.4 to 1.

Lincoln County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data