Arthur R. Gould Sch--LCYDC vs Van Buren District Secondary Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maine, United States, 433 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arthur R. Gould Sch--LCYDC
South Portland · Public high · Grades 7–12
16 students
Van Buren District Secondary Sch
Van Buren · Public high · Grades 9–12
58 students
| Measure | Arthur R. Gould Sch--LCYDC South Portland, Maine | Van Buren District Secondary Sch Van Buren, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 16 | 58 |
| Enrollment | 16 | 58 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.8% | 82.8% |
| Students per teacher | 1.5 | 7.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 49.5% |
| Math proficiency | – | 10% |
| city | South Portland | Van Buren |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arthur R. Gould Sch--LCYDC scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.6 vs 28.5).
- •Arthur R. Gould Sch--LCYDC does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.8% vs 82.8%).
- •Arthur R. Gould Sch--LCYDC does better on students per teacher (1.5 vs 7.3).
- •Van Buren District Secondary Sch is the larger school with 58 students compared with 16.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Arthur R. Gould Sch--LCYDC better than Van Buren District Secondary Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Arthur R. Gould Sch--LCYDC ranks higher (40.6 vs 28.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Arthur R. Gould Sch--LCYDC and Van Buren District Secondary Sch?
About 433 km in a straight line, between South Portland and Van Buren in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arthur R. Gould Sch--LCYDC: 16. Van Buren District Secondary Sch: 58. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arthur R. Gould Sch--LCYDC and Van Buren District Secondary Sch rank in Maine?
Arthur R. Gould Sch--LCYDC is unranked and Van Buren District Secondary Sch is unranked among high schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).