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Nobleboro Central School

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Nobleboro Central School ranks 36 th of 289 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-8

36^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 289 Maine Elementary Schools

Better than 88% of Maine elementary schools

Summary

Nobleboro Central School is an exceptional elementary school located in Nobleboro, Maine, serving grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 149 students. As part of the Nobleboro Public Schools district, which is ranked 25th out of 176 districts in the state, Nobleboro Central School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Maine, with a statewide ranking between 17th and 47th over the past several years.

The school's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science significantly higher than the state averages, often exceeding 70% proficiency. Nobleboro Central School's performance is notably strong in specific student subgroups, such as female students (ranked 8th in the state) and low socioeconomic status students (ranked 3rd in the state). However, the school has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 23.4% to 31.6% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Bristol Consolidated School, Friendship Village School, and Cushing Community School, Nobleboro Central School outperforms many in academic metrics. However, some nearby schools, like Whitefield Elementary School and Great Salt Bay Community School, have similar or slightly lower academic performance. The school's consistent high performance across multiple years and student subgroups is a testament to the quality of education and the dedication of the school's staff and community.

140

Students ?

10.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$23,926

Per pupil spending ?

40.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

194 Center Street
Nobleboro, ME 04555

(207) 563-3437

District: Nobleboro Public Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.6%

African American:

4.3%

Two or more races:

2.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 71st percentile in 2015 → 88th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Maine average (71% vs 53% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 12% of Maine elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 17 percentile points since 2015

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school71%

District avg70%

Maine avg53%

36^th of 289

Maine public elementary schools ?

Top 12%▲ up 16 pts since 2015

From top 29% (2015) to top 12% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

25^th of 176Nobleboro Public Schools among Maine districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	87.6	36 of 289	87.5%	★★★★☆
2024	82.5	47 of 288	83.7%	★★★★☆
2023	92.7	17 of 290	94.1%	★★★★★
2022	78.8	36 of 210	82.9%	★★★★☆
2021	80.2	29 of 228	87.3%	★★★★☆
2019	57.7	96 of 258	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	73.4	44 of 254	82.7%	★★★★☆
2017	69.5	58 of 256	77.3%	★★★★☆
2016	64.3	78 of 255	69.4%	★★★★☆
2015	74.0	82 of 284	71.1%	★★★★☆
2013	50.3	135 of 261	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2012	29.1	225 of 258	12.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	28.4	153 of 186	17.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	43.4	117 of 193	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2009	21.1	196 of 209	6.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	39.0	134 of 195	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2007	22.0	175 of 198	11.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	25.5	173 of 192	9.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	95.6	8 of 251	96.8%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	99.1	3 of 248	98.8%	★★★★★
2021	76.6	15 of 64	76.6%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	87.9	39 of 251	84.5%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	55.1	88 of 192	54.2%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)99th percentile+11 vs school

Female (2025)97th percentile+9 vs school

Male (2025)84th percentile-3 vs school

Special Education (2025)54th percentile-33 vs school

By subject vs Maine (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts74%+11 vs state

Mathematics72%+23 vs state

Science59%+23 vs state

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Schools Near Nobleboro Central School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MEA English Language Arts (2025)	MEA Mathematics (2025)	MEA Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Nobleboro Central School	Public	K-8	194 Center Street	Nobleboro	04555	Lincoln County	Nobleboro Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 563-3437	140	14	10.1	40.7%	131 (93.6%)	6 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)	87.6	36^th of 289 public elementary schools	87.5%		82.5	47^th of 288 public elementary schools	83.7%	11	74.5	72.3	59.4	$23,926
Great Salt Bay Community School	Public	PK, KG-8	559 Main St	Damariscotta	04543	Lincoln County	Great Salt Bay Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 563-3091	397	37	10.8	39.3%	362 (91.2%)	3 (0.8%)	17 (4.3%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.0%)	66	105^th of 289 public elementary schools	63.7%		67.8	99^th of 288 public elementary schools	65.6%	6	68.3	54.0	57.7	$22,751
Miller School	Public	PK, KG-6	145 Kalers Corner Road	Waldoboro	04572	Lincoln County	Regional School Unit 40/Maine School Admin District 40	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 832-2103	361	35	10.3	62.6%	329 (91.1%)	2 (0.6%)	9 (2.5%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.4%)	27.1	237^th of 289 public elementary schools	18.0%		27	245^th of 288 public elementary schools	14.9%	8	59.1	39.9	16.7	$23,685
Jefferson Village School	Public	K-8	48 Washington Rd	Jefferson	04348	Lincoln County	Jefferson Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 549-7491	215	19	11.5	38.1%	208 (96.7%)	3 (1.4%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	41.8	193^rd of 289 public elementary schools	33.2%		49.2	167^th of 288 public elementary schools	42.0%	26	61.8	40.9	51.1	$22,014
Edgecomb Eddy School	Public	PK, KG-6	51 Emery Drive	Edgecomb	04556	Lincoln County	Edgecomb Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 882-5515	113	11	10.1	46.9%	106 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	3 (2.7%)	69.4	91^st of 289 public elementary schools	68.5%		75	75^th of 288 public elementary schools	74.0%	16	69.1	60.0		$31,502
Friendship Village School	Public	K-6	23 School Street	Friendship	04547	Knox County	Regional School Unit 40/Maine School Admin District 40	No	No	No	No	(207) 832-5057	62	10	6.3	45.2%	59 (95.2%)	1 (1.6%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	86.7	39^th of 289 public elementary schools	86.5%		89.4	28^th of 288 public elementary schools	90.3%	11	80.0	65.7		$29,611
Wiscasset Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	83 Federal Street	Wiscasset	04578	Lincoln County	Wiscasset Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 882-7767	166	24	7.0	52.4%	156 (94.0%)	2 (1.2%)	3 (1.8%)	4 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	61.9	122^nd of 289 public elementary schools	57.8%		61.7	121^st of 288 public elementary schools	58.0%	1	66.7	56.8		$30,452
Whitefield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	164 Grand Army Road	Whitefield	04353	Lincoln County	Regional School Unit 12	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 549-7691	184	16	11.5	57.1%	175 (95.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	82.8	48^th of 289 public elementary schools	83.4%		65.4	109^th of 288 public elementary schools	62.2%	61	82.6	59.5	52.8	$24,913
Cushing Community School	Public	K-5	54 Cross Road	Cushing	04563	Knox County	Regional School Unit 13	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 354-2312	74	10	7.6	55.4%	73 (98.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	91.8	19^th of 289 public elementary schools	93.4%		65.4	110^th of 288 public elementary schools	61.8%	91	79.5	74.4		$30,471
Warren Community School	Public	PK, KG-6	117 Eastern Road	Warren	04864	Knox County	Regional School Unit 40/Maine School Admin District 40	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 273-2001	286	32	8.8	58.4%	257 (89.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.9%)	42.9	186^th of 289 public elementary schools	35.6%		19.3	259^th of 288 public elementary schools	10.1%	73	65.3	47.3	16.3	$24,668

Frequently Asked Questions about Nobleboro Central School

Is Nobleboro Central School a good school?

Nobleboro Central School ranks 36^th of 289 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Nobleboro Central School in?

Nobleboro Public Schools

How many students attend Nobleboro Central School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 140 students attended Nobleboro Central School.

What is the racial makeup of Nobleboro Central School?

Students at Nobleboro Central School are 94% White, 4% African American, 2% Two or more races.

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