Graduation rates in Kennebec County schools fell in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Maine Department of Education.
There were 944 students who received a diploma that year, which was 0.7% lower than the previous school year.
The students’ performance is lower than the statewide average of 87.3% recorded at the time.
Kennebec County had the seventh-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Virtual Academy | 119 | 99.9% |
| Hall-Dale Middle and High School | 61 | 90.2% |
| Maranacook Community High School | 86 | 89.5% |
| Winslow High School | 109 | 89% |
| Gardiner Area High School | 168 | 87.5% |
| Messalonskee High School | 181 | 85.1% |
| Winthrop High School | 59 | 84.8% |
| Cony | 170 | 78.2% |
| Waterville Senior High School | 146 | 76.7% |