According to a new report, the Pine Tree State boasts one of the top school systems in the nation. WalletHub.com, a personal finance website, recently published its annual report on the states with the best and worst school systems. Maine was listed as the state with the 12th best school system in America. Maine's school score was based on two major categories, Quality and Safety. The 2026 Thompson's Point Concert Lineup Here is a closer look at the 2026 lineup for one of Maine’s best music venues, Thompson's Point , right on the water in Portland.