Belfast Area High School vs Presque Isle High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maine, United States, 263 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
Presque Isle High School
Presque Isle · Public high · Grades 9–12
474 students
| Measure | Belfast Area High School Belfast, Maine | Presque Isle High School Presque Isle, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #38 of 110 | #49 of 110 |
| National rank | #7148 of 16,910 | #8657 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 476 | 474 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 474 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.6% | 44.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| city | Belfast | Presque Isle |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belfast Area High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.6 vs 49.0).
- •Belfast Area High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Belfast Area High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Presque Isle High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.9% vs 50.6%).
- •Belfast Area High School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.9).
- •Belfast Area High School is the larger school with 476 students compared with 474.
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 Presque Isle High School?
On the Success Index (US), Belfast Area High School ranks higher (54.6 vs 49.0 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 Presque Isle High School?
About 263 km in a straight line, between Belfast and Presque Isle in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belfast Area High School: 476. Presque Isle High School: 474. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belfast Area High School and Presque Isle High School rank in Maine?
Belfast Area High School is 38th of 110 and Presque Isle High School is 49th of 110 among high schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).