Biddeford High School vs Scarborough High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maine, United States, 15 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
Scarborough High School
Scarborough · Public high · Grades 9–12
903 students
| Measure | Biddeford High School Biddeford, Maine | Scarborough High School Scarborough, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #81 of 110 | #7 of 110 |
| National rank | #11496 of 16,910 | #1251 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 894 | 903 |
| Enrollment | 894 | 903 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.5% | 20.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 57% |
| city | Biddeford | Scarborough |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Scarborough High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.1 vs 37.8).
- •Scarborough High School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 22%).
- •Scarborough High School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 52%).
- •Scarborough High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.6% vs 61.5%).
- •Scarborough High School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 14.2).
- •Scarborough High School is the larger school with 903 students compared with 894.
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 Scarborough High School?
On the Success Index (US), Scarborough High School ranks higher (80.1 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 Scarborough High School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Biddeford and Scarborough in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Biddeford High School: 894. Scarborough High School: 903. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Biddeford High School and Scarborough High School rank in Maine?
Biddeford High School is 81st of 110 and Scarborough High School is 7th of 110 among high schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).