Hartland’s public schools score below 72% of Maine districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving Hartland, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Maine, not nationally.
From Maine state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Hartland’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 136 Maine towns with household incomes within a quarter of Hartland’s, its schools beat 46%, higher than their 28% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 81% of tested students were proficient in reading and 75% in math, against 84% and 82% statewide; 97% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
85–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across Maine (the state reports Hartland’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $17,928 per student, against $20,630 across Maine (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 5 the district’s path is Nokomis Regional Middle School, then Nokomis Regional High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Hartland Christian School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Hartland’s grade
C: better than 28% of Maine school districts. Both inputs trail the Maine average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Hartland, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Hartland
Somerset Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 231 students · 12:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Hartland
Somerset Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 231 students · 12:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Hartland
Somerset Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 231 students · 12:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Hartland
Somerset Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 231 students · 12:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Hartland
Somerset Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 231 students · 12:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Hartland
Nokomis Regional Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 524 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Newport
6th grade in Hartland
Nokomis Regional Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 524 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Newport
7th grade in Hartland
Nokomis Regional Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 524 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Newport
8th grade in Hartland
Nokomis Regional Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 524 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Newport
9th grade in Hartland
Nokomis Regional High School
Grades 9–12 · 610 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Newport
10th grade in Hartland
Nokomis Regional High School
Grades 9–12 · 610 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Newport
Hartland’s public schools are run by Regional School Unit 19, which also serves Corinna, Dixmont, Etna and Newport and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
Hartland vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Maine towns that share Hartland’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Hartland | C | Regional School Unit 19 |
| Athens | — | Athens |
| St. Albans | C | Regional School Unit 19 |
| Canaan | C | School Administrative District 54 |
| Pittsfield | C | School Administrative District 53 |
| Palmyra | C | Regional School Unit 19 |
| Cornville | C | School Administrative District 54 |
2 of the 6 neighbors share Regional School Unit 19 with Hartland, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Hartland
4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Maine’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Hartland’s schools
Are Hartland’s schools good?
On Maine’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Hartland children attend score below 72% of Maine’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 46%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Hartland in?
Regional School Unit 19, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,883 students in 5 schools (2024–25).
Where do Hartland kids go to high school?
Nokomis Regional High School in Newport, with 610 students; its own test results earn a B+.
What is Hartland’s graduation rate?
85–89% of the class of 2023 in Regional School Unit 19 graduated in four years, against 87% across Maine.
How much does Hartland spend per student?
$17,928 in Regional School Unit 19 (FY2024), against $20,630 across Maine. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Hartland?
Yes: Hartland Christian School (religious, grades 1–12, 28 students).
Parents talk
What Hartland families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Hartland → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Maine. Stars are from neighbors.