Brewer High School vs Messalonskee High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maine, United States, 80 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brewer High School
Brewer · Public high · Grades 9–12
690 students
Messalonskee High School
Oakland · Public high · Grades 9–12
695 students
| Measure | Brewer High School Brewer, Maine | Messalonskee High School Oakland, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #61 of 110 | #28 of 110 |
| National rank | #10001 of 16,910 | #6014 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 690 | 695 |
| Enrollment | 690 | 695 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.8% | 36.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| city | Brewer | Oakland |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Messalonskee High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.2 vs 43.8).
- •Messalonskee High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Messalonskee High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Messalonskee High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.1% vs 38.8%).
- •Brewer High School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.2).
- •Messalonskee High School is the larger school with 695 students compared with 690.
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 High School better than Messalonskee High School?
On the Success Index (US), Messalonskee High School ranks higher (59.2 vs 43.8 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 Brewer High School and Messalonskee High School?
About 80 km in a straight line, between Brewer and Oakland in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brewer High School: 690. Messalonskee High School: 695. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brewer High School and Messalonskee High School rank in Maine?
Brewer High School is 61st of 110 and Messalonskee High School is 28th of 110 among high schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).