Belfast Area High School vs Searsport District Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 8.3 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
Searsport District Middle School
Searsport · Public middle · Grades 6–8
108 students
| Measure | Belfast Area High School Belfast, Maine | Searsport District Middle School Searsport, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #38 of 110 | #84 of 84 |
| National rank | #7148 of 16,910 | #12440 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 476 | 108 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 108 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.6% | 77.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 17% |
| city | Belfast | Searsport |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belfast Area High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.6 vs 27.3).
- •Belfast Area High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Belfast Area High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Belfast Area High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.6% vs 77.8%).
- •Searsport District Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.3).
- •Belfast Area High School is the larger school with 476 students compared with 108.
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 Searsport District Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Belfast Area High School ranks higher (54.6 vs 27.3 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 Searsport District Middle School?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Belfast and Searsport in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belfast Area High School: 476. Searsport District Middle School: 108. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belfast Area High School and Searsport District Middle School rank in Maine?
Belfast Area High School is 38th of 110 and Searsport District Middle School is 84th of 84 among high schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).