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Washington County

Maine · Public K-12

Washington County, Maine comes in at 36 public K-12 schools on the latest counts, totaling roughly 3,703 students, with a county median household income near $56,024. By level, that breaks down as 29 elementary and 6 high schools.

4-year change in Washington County

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,690
+105 (+3%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
32
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Washington County ranks

Among counties
MeasureThis countyIn MaineIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
3,703#14 of 16#1,625 of 2,745
Number of schools
ranked most first
33#8 of 16N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
10.0:1#4 of 16#135 of 2,655
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
62.0%#3 of 16#1,024 of 2,526
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
31.9%#3 of 16#1,734 of 2,707
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Washington County school rankings

Largest schoolsAll rankings →
Residents
31,331
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
36
27 districts
Enrollment
3,703
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$56,024
Below Maine avg
Free/reduced lunch
62.0%
Above Maine avg
Elementary
29
2,474 students
Middle
0
schools
High
6
1,083 students
Combined / other
1
146 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
RSU 37/MSAD 37
631 students · 27 districts in Washington County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Washington 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
88%
Hispanic
3%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
5%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
82%
Hispanic
4%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
9%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
24.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.3%
civilian labor
Median age
49
18.5% under 18

Test scores in Washington County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 8 schools ranked. Maine state average: 64.1%.

See all 8 schools in Washington County ranked by score →

All schools (36)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Rose M Gaffney SchoolMachiasElementaryPK-08321·
Narraguagus High SchoolHarringtonHigh07-12291·
Calais Middle/High SchoolCalaisHigh07-12289·
Calais Elementary SchoolCalaisElementaryPK-06250·
Elm Street School-East MachiasEast MachiasElementaryPK-08176·
Woodland Jr-Sr High SchoolBaileyvilleHigh07-12175·
Machias Memorial High SchoolMachiasHigh09-12173·
East Grand SchoolDanforthCombinedPK-12146·
Harrington Elementary SchoolHarringtonElementaryPK-06137·
Woodland Elementary SchoolBaileyvilleElementaryPK-06124·
Milbridge Elementary SchoolMilbridgeElementaryPK-06114·
Princeton Elementary SchoolPrincetonElementaryPK-08113·
Cherryfield ElementaryCherryfieldElementaryPK-08110·
Sipayik Elementary SchoolPerryElementaryKG-08102·
Jonesport Elementary SchoolJonesportElementaryPK-08101·
Shead High SchoolEastportHigh09-1296·
Indian Township SchoolPrincetonElementaryKG-0891·
Daniel W Merritt SchoolAddisonElementaryPK-0689·
Lubec Consolidated SchoolLubecElementaryPK-0887·
Pembroke Elementary SchoolPembrokeElementaryPK-0883·
Eastport Elementary SchoolEastportElementaryPK-0880·
Ella Lewis SchSteubenElementaryPK-0579·
Perry Elementary SchoolPerryElementaryPK-0873·
Jonesport-Beals High SchoolJonesportHigh09-1259·
Fort O'Brien SchoolMachiasportElementaryPK-0857·
Jonesboro Elementary SchoolJonesboroElementaryPK-0854·
Edmunds Consolidated SchoolEdmunds TownshipElementaryPK-0853·
Beals Elementary SchoolBealsElementaryPK-0848·
Alexander ElementaryAlexanderElementaryPK-0844·
Bay Ridge ElementaryCutlerElementaryPK-0836·
Whiting Village SchoolWhitingElementaryPK-0827·
Charlotte Elementary SchoolCharlotteElementaryPK-0813·
East Range II CSD SchoolTopsfieldElementaryPK-0812·
Wesley Elementary SchoolWesleyElementaryKG-080·
Coastal Wash Cty Inst of TechMachiasElementaryN-N··
St Croix Regional Technical CenterCalaisElementaryN-N··

Cities in Washington County

Calais3 schoolsMachias3 schoolsBaileyville2 schoolsEastport2 schoolsHarrington2 schoolsJonesport2 schoolsPerry2 schoolsPrinceton2 schoolsAddison1 schoolAlexander1 schoolBeals1 schoolCharlotte1 schoolCherryfield1 schoolCutler1 schoolDanforth1 schoolEast Machias1 schoolEdmunds Township1 schoolJonesboro1 schoolLubec1 schoolMachiasport1 schoolMilbridge1 schoolPembroke1 schoolSteuben1 schoolTopsfield1 schoolWesley1 schoolWhiting1 school

About Washington County

Washington County is a sparse Maine county of about 31,331 residents, home to 36 public schools and roughly 3,703 students.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show the median household earns about $56,024 a year, roughly 25% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 20% below the Maine median.

For a sense of the school types, Washington County is made up of 29 elementary schools (2,474 students), 6 high schools (1,083), and 1 combined or other schools.

RSU 37/MSAD 37 dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 631 students on its own.

Over the past 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Washington County has rose 3% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 3,585 students to 3,690.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Washington County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Washington County?
Washington County, Maine has 36 public K-12 schools serving approximately 3,703 students.
How many high schools are in Washington County?
Washington County, Maine has 6 public high schools, serving approximately 1,083 students.
How many elementary schools are in Washington County?
Washington County, Maine has 29 public elementary schools, serving approximately 2,474 students.
What is the largest school district in Washington County?
RSU 37/MSAD 37 is the largest school district in Washington County, serving approximately 631 students. The county contains 27 school districts overall.
What is the population of Washington County?
Washington County, Maine has a population of approximately 31,331, with a median age of 49. About 18.5% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Washington County?
Median household income in Washington County is $56,024, below the Maine average of $70,170. About 11.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Washington County?
Approximately 24.7% of adults 25 and older in Washington County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Washington County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 62.0% of students in Washington 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 Washington County schools?
Across Washington County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.3 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Washington County?
Washington County residents are approximately 88% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 5% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data