Brewer High School vs William S. Cohen School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 3.3 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
William S. Cohen School
Bangor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
372 students
| Measure | Brewer High School Brewer, Maine | William S. Cohen School Bangor, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #61 of 110 | #10 of 84 |
| National rank | #10001 of 16,910 | #1192 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 690 | 372 |
| Enrollment | 690 | 372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.8% | 35.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 60% |
| city | Brewer | Bangor |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William S. Cohen School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.9 vs 43.8).
- •William S. Cohen School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 27%).
- •William S. Cohen School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 42%).
- •William S. Cohen School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.5% vs 38.8%).
- •William S. Cohen School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.1).
- •Brewer High School is the larger school with 690 students compared with 372.
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 William S. Cohen School?
On the Success Index (US), William S. Cohen School ranks higher (81.9 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 William S. Cohen School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Brewer and Bangor in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brewer High School: 690. William S. Cohen School: 372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brewer High School and William S. Cohen School rank in Maine?
Brewer High School is 61st of 110 and William S. Cohen School is 10th of 84 among high schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).