Brewer Community School vs James F. Doughty School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brewer Community School
Brewer · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
800 students
James F. Doughty School
Bangor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
346 students
| Measure | Brewer Community School Brewer, Maine | James F. Doughty School Bangor, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #139 of 312 | #36 of 84 |
| National rank | #19100 of 50,301 | #5702 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 800 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 800 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.1% | 64.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 38% |
| city | Brewer | Bangor |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (58.6 vs 59.0).
- •James F. Doughty School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 56%).
- •Brewer Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.1% vs 64.2%).
- •Brewer Community School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 11.9).
- •Brewer Community School is the larger school with 800 students compared with 346.
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 Brewer Community School better than James F. Doughty School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Brewer Community School and James F. Doughty School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Brewer and Bangor in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brewer Community School: 800. James F. Doughty School: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brewer Community School and James F. Doughty School rank in Maine?
Brewer Community School is 139th of 312 and James F. Doughty School is 36th of 84 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).