Biddeford High School vs Old Orchard Beach High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maine, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Biddeford High School
Biddeford · Public high · Grades 8–12
894 students
Old Orchard Beach High School
Old Orchard Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
186 students
| Measure | Biddeford High School Biddeford, Maine | Old Orchard Beach High School Old Orchard Beach, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #81 of 110 | #41 of 110 |
| National rank | #11496 of 16,910 | #7786 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 894 | 186 |
| Enrollment | 894 | 186 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.5% | 36.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 7.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 24.5% |
| city | Biddeford | Old Orchard Beach |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Old Orchard Beach High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.3 vs 37.8).
- •Old Orchard Beach High School does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 22%).
- •Old Orchard Beach High School does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 52%).
- •Old Orchard Beach High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.6% vs 61.5%).
- •Old Orchard Beach High School does better on students per teacher (7.8 vs 14.2).
- •Biddeford High School is the larger school with 894 students compared with 186.
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 Biddeford High School better than Old Orchard Beach High School?
On the Success Index (US), Old Orchard Beach High School ranks higher (52.3 vs 37.8 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 Biddeford High School and Old Orchard Beach High School?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Biddeford and Old Orchard Beach in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Biddeford High School: 894. Old Orchard Beach High School: 186. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Biddeford High School and Old Orchard Beach High School rank in Maine?
Biddeford High School is 81st of 110 and Old Orchard Beach High School is 41st of 110 among high schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).