Bangor Public Schools School District
School District · Bangor, Maine
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,728
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,728
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Evaluating Bangor Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Bangor Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
William S. Cohen School
Bangor · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bangor High School
Bangor · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Fruit Street School
Bangor · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Maine rank
#69 of 108
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Maine avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,728
$1,128 vs Maine median
District size
3,434 students
Much larger than Maine median
The short answer
Bangor Public Schools ranks #69 of 108 Maine districts by overall school rating. Bangor Public Schools's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are William S. Cohen School (7.3/10), Bangor High School (7.2/10), and Fruit Street School (6.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.6/10 despite 57% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Bangor Public Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Bangor Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | William S. Cohen School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Bangor High School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Fruit Street School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Vine Street School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Mary Snow School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Fairmount School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Fourteenth Street School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Abraham Lincoln School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 9 | James F. Doughty School | 4.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Downeast School | 3.6 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Bangor Public Schools
Bangor Public Schools is a Bangor, Maine school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 3,434 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1. The district invests $17,728 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Bangor Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is William S. Cohen School, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Bangor Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 67.8% and ELA proficiency of 72.9%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Bangor Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bangor Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Bangor Public Schools
10 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Maine
- City
- Bangor
- Total Enrollment
- 3,434
- Teachers (FTE)
- 276
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bangor Public Schools?
Bangor Public Schools has 10 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Bangor Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Bangor Public Schools is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Bangor Public Schools?
Bangor Public Schools spends $17,728 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bangor Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bangor Public Schools is 12.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bangor Public Schools?
William S. Cohen School is the highest-rated school in Bangor Public Schools with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in Bangor Public Schools?
Across schools in Bangor Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 67.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 72.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Bangor Public Schools compare to other districts in Maine?
Bangor Public Schools has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Maine by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 67.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 72.9%
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Compare Bangor Public Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Rsu 17/msad 17 (10)
- Auburn Public Schools (8)
- Lewiston Public Schools (8)
- Rsu 03/msad 03 (8)
- Rsu 06/msad 06 (8)
- Rsu 54/msad 54 (8)
- Rsu 18 (8)
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- Rsu 40/msad 40 (7)
- South Portland Public Schools (7)
- Rsu 57/msad 57 (7)
- Rsu 60/msad 60 (7)
- Rsu 75/msad 75 (7)
- Rsu 01 - Lkrsu (7)
- Rsu 22 (7)
- Rsu 71 (7)
- Biddeford Public Schools (6)
- Sanford Public Schools (6)
- Scarborough Public Schools (6)
- Rsu 11/msad 11 (6)
- Rsu 79/msad 01 (6)
- Westbrook Public Schools (6)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Maine Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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