Belfast Area High School vs East Belfast School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belfast Area High School
Belfast · Public high · Grades 9–12
476 students
East Belfast School
Belfast · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
99 students
| Measure | Belfast Area High School Belfast, Maine | East Belfast School Belfast, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #38 of 110 | #235 of 312 |
| National rank | #7148 of 16,910 | #28463 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 476 | 99 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 99 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.6% | 73.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | – |
| Math proficiency | 32% | – |
| city | Belfast | Belfast |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belfast Area High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.6 vs 45.2).
- •Belfast Area High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.6% vs 73.7%).
- •East Belfast School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.3).
- •Belfast Area High School is the larger school with 476 students compared with 99.
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 Belfast Area High School better than East Belfast School?
On the Success Index (US), Belfast Area High School ranks higher (54.6 vs 45.2 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 Belfast Area High School and East Belfast School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Belfast and Belfast in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belfast Area High School: 476. East Belfast School: 99. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belfast Area High School and East Belfast School rank in Maine?
Belfast Area High School is 38th of 110 and East Belfast School is 235th of 312 among high schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).