Belfast Area High School vs Edna Drinkwater School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 5.9 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
Edna Drinkwater School
Northport · Public elementary · Grades K–8
98 students
| Measure | Belfast Area High School Belfast, Maine | Edna Drinkwater School Northport, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #38 of 110 | #123 of 312 |
| National rank | #7148 of 16,910 | #17642 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 476 | 98 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 98 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.6% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 8.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | Belfast | Northport |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edna Drinkwater School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.8 vs 54.6).
- •Edna Drinkwater School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Edna Drinkwater School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Belfast Area High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.6% vs 51%).
- •Edna Drinkwater School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 11.3).
- •Belfast Area High School is the larger school with 476 students compared with 98.
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 Edna Drinkwater School?
On the Success Index (US), Edna Drinkwater School ranks higher (60.8 vs 54.6 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 Edna Drinkwater School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Belfast and Northport in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belfast Area High School: 476. Edna Drinkwater School: 98. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belfast Area High School and Edna Drinkwater School rank in Maine?
Belfast Area High School is 38th of 110 and Edna Drinkwater School is 123rd of 312 among high schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).