For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,641 students in Bangor, ME.
The top ranked public high schools in Bangor, ME are Bangor High School and Hermon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bangor, ME public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 93% (versus the Maine public high school average of 85%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 82% statewide average). High schools in Bangor have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maine public high schools.
Bangor, ME public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Maine average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hermon High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maine or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Maine public high school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Bangor, ME (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bangor High School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
885 Broadway
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 992-5500
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 992-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,074 students
Rank: #22.
Hermon High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2415 Route 2
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 848-4027
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 848-4027
Grades: 9-12
| 567 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Bangor, ME?
The top ranked public high schools in Bangor, ME include Bangor High School and Hermon High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bangor?
2 public high schools are located in Bangor.
What is the racial composition of students in Bangor?
Bangor public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Maine public high schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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