ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high schools in Maine achieve an average reading/language arts proficiency of 82% (2025-26).
The public high schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public high school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Maine is Leavitt Area High School and Lisbon High School, each with ≥95%.
RLA Proficiency Range: 87%
95%
Avg. RLA Proficiency: 89%
Top Reading/Language Arts Proficiency ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Maine (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
RLA Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Leavitt Area High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
21 Matthews Way
Turner, ME 04282
(207) 225-1100
Turner, ME 04282
(207) 225-1100
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lisbon High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
2 Sugg Drive
Lisbon Falls, ME 04252
(207) 353-3030
Lisbon Falls, ME 04252
(207) 353-3030
Rank: #3 - 123. - 12.
Bucksport High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 9-12
102 Broadway
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-6650
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-6650
Rank: #3 - 123. - 12.
Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 9-12
402 Main St
Corinth, ME 04427
(207) 285-3326
Corinth, ME 04427
(207) 285-3326
Rank: #3 - 123. - 12.
Forest Hills Consolidated School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: K-12
606 Main Street
Jackman, ME 04945
(207) 668-5291
Jackman, ME 04945
(207) 668-5291
Rank: #3 - 123. - 12.
Freeport High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 9-12
30 Holbrook Street
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-4706
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-4706
Rank: #3 - 123. - 12.
Hampden Academy
(Math: 49% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 9-12
89 Western Avenue
Hampden, ME 04444
(207) 862-3791
Hampden, ME 04444
(207) 862-3791
Rank: #3 - 123. - 12.
Marshwood High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 9-12
260 Dow Highway
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-4500
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-4500
Rank: #3 - 123. - 12.
Mt Desert Island High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 9-12
1081 Eagle Lake Road
Mount Desert, ME 04660
(207) 288-5011
Mount Desert, ME 04660
(207) 288-5011
Rank: #3 - 123. - 12.
Old Town High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 9-12
203 Stillwater Avenue
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-3910
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-3910
Rank: #3 - 123. - 12.
Orono High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 9-12
14 Goodridge Drive
Orono, ME 04473
(207) 866-4916
Orono, ME 04473
(207) 866-4916
Rank: #3 - 123. - 12.
Rangeley Lakes Regional School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: PK-12
43 Mendolia Road
Rangeley, ME 04970
(207) 864-3311
Rangeley, ME 04970
(207) 864-3311
Rank: #1313.
Bangor High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 91%
Grades: 9-12
885 Broadway
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 992-5500
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 992-5500
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences
Charter School
(Reading: ≥90%)
RLA Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: 9-12
185 Lancaster Street
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 699-5500
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 699-5500
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Islesboro Central School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: K-12
159 Alumni Drive
Islesboro, ME 04848
(207) 734-2251
Islesboro, ME 04848
(207) 734-2251
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Maine Arts Academy School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: 9-12
310 Cony Road
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 480-7917
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 480-7917
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Mountain Valley High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: 9-12
799 Hancock Street
Rumford, ME 04276
(207) 364-4547
Rumford, ME 04276
(207) 364-4547
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Winthrop High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: 9-12
211 Rambler Road
Winthrop, ME 04364
(207) 377-2228
Winthrop, ME 04364
(207) 377-2228
Rank: #19 - 4319. - 43.
Ashland District School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: PK-12
180 Presque Isle Rd
Ashland, ME 04732
(207) 435-3481
Ashland, ME 04732
(207) 435-3481
Rank: #19 - 4319. - 43.
Brewer High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 9-12
261 Center Street
Brewer, ME 04412
(207) 989-4140
Brewer, ME 04412
(207) 989-4140
Rank: #19 - 4319. - 43.
Brunswick High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 9-12
71 Dragons Drive
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 319-1910
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 319-1910
Rank: #19 - 4319. - 43.
Camden Hills Regional High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 9-12
25 Keelson Drive
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 236-7800
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 236-7800
Rank: #19 - 4319. - 43.
Cape Elizabeth High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 9-12
345 Ocean House Road
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 799-3309
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 799-3309
Rank: #19 - 4319. - 43.
Casco Bay High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 9-12
196 Allen Avenue
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8160
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8160
Rank: #19 - 4319. - 43.
East Grand School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: PK-12
31 Houlton Road
Danforth, ME 04424
(207) 448-2260
Danforth, ME 04424
(207) 448-2260
Rank: #19 - 4319. - 43.
Falmouth High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 9-12
74 Woodville Road
Falmouth, ME 04105
(207) 781-7429
Falmouth, ME 04105
(207) 781-7429
Rank: #19 - 4319. - 43.
Gray-new Gloucester High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 9-12
10 Libby Hill Road
Gray, ME 04039
(207) 657-3323
Gray, ME 04039
(207) 657-3323
Rank: #19 - 4319. - 43.
Greely High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 9-12
303 Main Street
Cumberland Center, ME 04021
(207) 828-4805
Cumberland Center, ME 04021
(207) 828-4805
Rank: #19 - 4319. - 43.
Katahdin Middle/high School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 6-12
800 Station Road
Stacyville, ME 04777
(207) 365-4218
Stacyville, ME 04777
(207) 365-4218
Rank: #19 - 4319. - 43.
Madawaska Middle/high School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 6-12
135 Seventh Ave
Madawaska, ME 04756
(207) 728-3371
Madawaska, ME 04756
(207) 728-3371
Rank: #19 - 4319. - 43.
Maine Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 7-12
6 East Chestnut Street
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 613-8900
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 613-8900
Rank: #19 - 4319. - 43.
Messalonskee High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 9-12
131 Messalonskee High Drive
Oakland, ME 04963
(207) 465-7381
Oakland, ME 04963
(207) 465-7381
Rank: #19 - 4319. - 43.
Morse High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 9-12
826 Shipbuilder Drive
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-8250
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-8250
Rank: #19 - 4319. - 43.
Nokomis Regional High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 9-12
291 Williams Road Suite 2
Newport, ME 04953
(207) 368-4354
Newport, ME 04953
(207) 368-4354
Rank: #19 - 4319. - 43.
Oak Hill High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 9-12
56 School Road
Sabattus, ME 04280
(207) 375-4950
Sabattus, ME 04280
(207) 375-4950
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Maine average public high schools reading/language arts proficiency?
The Maine average public high schools reading/language arts proficiency is 82%% for 2025-26.
What are the public high schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Maine?
The best top ranked public high schools in Maine include Leavitt Area High School, Lisbon High School and Bucksport High School.
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