Bangor High School vs Downeast School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bangor High School
Bangor · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,068 students
Downeast School
Bangor · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
288 students
| Measure | Bangor High School Bangor, Maine | Downeast School Bangor, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #25 of 110 | #279 of 312 |
| National rank | #5696 of 16,910 | #32662 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 1,068 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 1,068 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.5% | 89.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| city | Bangor | Bangor |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bangor High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.4 vs 38.9).
- •Bangor High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Bangor High School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 37%).
- •Bangor High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.5% vs 89.9%).
- •Downeast School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 13.4).
- •Bangor High School is the larger school with 1,068 students compared with 288.
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 Bangor High School better than Downeast School?
On the Success Index (US), Bangor High School ranks higher (60.4 vs 38.9 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 Bangor High School and Downeast School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Bangor and Bangor in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bangor High School: 1,068. Downeast School: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bangor High School and Downeast School rank in Maine?
Bangor High School is 25th of 110 and Downeast School is 279th of 312 among high schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).