For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,303 students in Oxford County, ME.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Oxford County, ME are Sacopee Valley Middle School, Telstar Middle School and Molly Ockett School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oxford County, ME public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Maine public middle school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 85% statewide average). Middle schools in Oxford County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public middle school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Oxford County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sacopee Valley Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
137 South Hiram Road
Hiram, ME 04041
(207) 625-2450
Hiram, ME 04041
(207) 625-2450
Gr: 4-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Telstar Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
284 Walkers Mills Rd
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-2136
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-2136
Gr: 6-8 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Molly Ockett School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25 Molly Ockett Drive
Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 935-2401
Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 935-2401
Gr: PK-8 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Buckfield Jr-sr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
160 Morrill Street
Buckfield, ME 04220
(207) 336-2151
Buckfield, ME 04220
(207) 336-2151
Gr: 7-12 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
45 Middle School Drive
Dixfield, ME 04224
(207) 562-7552
Dixfield, ME 04224
(207) 562-7552
Gr: 6-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Mountain Valley Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
58 Highland Terrace
Mexico, ME 04257
(207) 364-7926
Mexico, ME 04257
(207) 364-7926
Gr: 5-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Oxford Hills Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Pine Street
Paris, ME 04271
(207) 743-5946
Paris, ME 04271
(207) 743-5946
Gr: 7-8 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Oxford County, ME?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Oxford County, ME include Sacopee Valley Middle School, Telstar Middle School and Molly Ockett School.
How many public middle schools are located in Oxford County?
7 public middle schools are located in Oxford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Oxford County?
Oxford County public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public middle schools average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Oxford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Oxford County include: Oxford Hills Middle School vs. Buckfield Jr-sr High School, T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School vs. Mountain Valley Middle School, T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School vs. Telstar Middle School
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