Best Public Schools in Zip Code 04643

The 04643 zip code is home to two schools: Narraguagus High School and Harrington Elementary School, both part of the Regional School Unit 37/Maine School Admin District 37. While Harrington Elementary School is performing better academically and has a higher statewide ranking, both schools face significant challenges, particularly Narraguagus High School, which exhibits low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a relatively low graduation rate.

Narraguagus High School ranks 110th out of 123 Maine high schools and receives a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Only 53.46% of its students are proficient or better in English Language Arts, 33.33% in Mathematics, and 28.43% in Science, all well below the state averages. The school also struggles with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 62.6% and a four-year graduation rate of 82.6%. In contrast, Harrington Elementary School performs better, ranking 179th out of 290 Maine elementary schools and receiving a 2-star rating. While still below state averages, the school has 55.56% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 56.92% in Mathematics.

The data suggests that the schools in the 04643 zip code serve communities with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentages of students eligible for free/reduced lunch (38.37% at Narraguagus High School and 45.38% at Harrington Elementary School). Additionally, the racial demographics of the schools, with a majority White student population, raise questions about equity and access to quality education for students of color in the area. Addressing these issues should be a priority for the district and the community to ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed.