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Claimant: Susan Collins’ campaign
Claim: Under Troy Jackson’s “failed leadership,” Maine high schools “dropped to dead last.”
Rating: MISLEADING
Explanation: Maine did rank last in U.S. News’ high school rankings. However, the ranking was heavily affected by Maine not allowing U.S. News access to AP performance data, which is a major part of the publication’s ranking methodology.
Date: 08/29/2026
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Last Updated on August 29, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check