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Piscataquis County

Maine · Public K-12

On the public-school side, Piscataquis County (Maine) totals 8 K-12 campuses and roughly 1,897 students. Median household income is around $61,345. That works out to 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.

7-year change in Piscataquis County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,897
-189 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
94%
was 95%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
8
4 districts
Enrollment
1,897
NCES CCD
Median income
$61,345
Below Maine avg
Free/reduced lunch
65.2%
Above Maine avg
Elementary
4
848 students
Middle
1
313 students
High
2
559 students
Combined / other
1
177 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
RSU 68/MSAD 68
668 students · 4 districts in Piscataquis County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Piscataquis 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
93%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
94%
Hispanic
2%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
21.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.6%
civilian labor
Median age
52
15.5% under 18

Test scores in Piscataquis County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Maine state average: 64.1%.

See all 6 schools in Piscataquis County ranked by score →

All schools (8)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Se Do Mo Cha Elementary SchoolDover-FoxcroftElementaryPK-04355·
Penquis Valley Middle/High SchoolMiloHigh05-12349·
Se Do Mo Cha Middle SchoolDover-FoxcroftMiddle05-08313·
Piscataquis Community ElementaryGuilfordElementaryPK-06264·
Piscataquis Community Secondary SchoolGuilfordHigh07-12210·
Greenville Consolidated SchoolGreenvilleCombinedPK-12177·
Milo Elementary SchoolMiloElementaryPK-02136·
Brownville Elementary SchoolBrownvilleElementary03-0493·

Cities in Piscataquis County

Dover-Foxcroft2 schoolsGuilford2 schoolsMilo2 schoolsBrownville1 schoolGreenville1 school

About Piscataquis County

Piscataquis County is a compact Maine county of about 17,263 residents, home to 8 public schools and roughly 1,897 students.

Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $61,345, 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 13%. That income level is 13% below the Maine median.

In terms of grade levels, Piscataquis County consists of 4 elementary schools (848 students), 1 middle school (313), 2 high schools (559), and 1 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Piscataquis County is RSU 68/MSAD 68, which alone enrolls about 668 students.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,897 students, contracted 9% from the 2,086 reported in SY 2017-18.

On allk12, the community for Piscataquis County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Piscataquis County?
Piscataquis County, Maine has 8 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,897 students.
How many high schools are in Piscataquis County?
Piscataquis County, Maine has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 559 students.
How many middle schools are in Piscataquis County?
Piscataquis County, Maine has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 313 students.
How many elementary schools are in Piscataquis County?
Piscataquis County, Maine has 4 public elementary schools, serving approximately 848 students.
What is the largest school district in Piscataquis County?
RSU 68/MSAD 68 is the largest school district in Piscataquis County, serving approximately 668 students. The county contains 4 school districts overall.
What is the population of Piscataquis County?
Piscataquis County, Maine has a population of approximately 17,263, with a median age of 52. About 15.5% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Piscataquis County?
Median household income in Piscataquis County is $61,345, below the Maine average of $70,170. About 12.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Piscataquis County?
Approximately 21.6% of adults 25 and older in Piscataquis County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Piscataquis County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 65.2% of students in Piscataquis County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Maine county average of 50.9%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Piscataquis County schools?
Across Piscataquis County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.5 to 1.

Piscataquis County school rankings

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