Bangor High School vs William S. Cohen School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 3.1 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
William S. Cohen School
Bangor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
372 students
| Measure | Bangor High School Bangor, Maine | William S. Cohen School Bangor, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #25 of 110 | #10 of 84 |
| National rank | #5696 of 16,910 | #1192 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,068 | 372 |
| Enrollment | 1,068 | 372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.5% | 35.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 60% |
| city | Bangor | Bangor |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William S. Cohen School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.9 vs 60.4).
- •William S. Cohen School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 47%).
- •William S. Cohen School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 61%).
- •William S. Cohen School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.5% vs 44.5%).
- •William S. Cohen School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.4).
- •Bangor High School is the larger school with 1,068 students compared with 372.
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 William S. Cohen School?
On the Success Index (US), William S. Cohen School ranks higher (81.9 vs 60.4 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 William S. Cohen School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Bangor and Bangor in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bangor High School: 1,068. William S. Cohen School: 372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bangor High School and William S. Cohen School rank in Maine?
Bangor High School is 25th of 110 and William S. Cohen School is 10th of 84 among high schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).