Graduation rates in Somerset County schools rose in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Maine Department of Education.
There were 428 students who received a diploma that year, which was 5.7% higher than the previous school year.
The students’ performance is lower than the statewide average of 87.3% recorded at the time.
Somerset County had the first-lowest graduation rate in the state.
Maine’s graduation rate rebounded to 87%, reaching pre-pandemic highs, according to the latest data from the Maine Department of Education Data Warehouse. However, data shows a possible achievement gap, with white students graduating at a higher rate than students of color.
Graduation rate data may be slightly innacurate due to incomplete reporting from some schools.
| School Name | Cohort Size | Total Graduation |
|---|---|---|
| Madison Area Memorial High School | 50 | 88% |
| Lawrence High School | 154 | 84.4% |
| Skowhegan Area High School | 184 | 82.1% |
| Carrabec High School | 28 | 78.6% |
| Maine Central Institute | 66 | 71.2% |
| Maine Academy of Natural Sciences | 56 | 60.7% |