Buckfield Jr-Sr High School vs Fort Fairfield Middle/High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maine, United States, 337 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckfield Jr-Sr High School
Buckfield · Public high · Grades 7–12
228 students
Fort Fairfield Middle/High School
Fort Fairfield · Public high · Grades 6–12
238 students
| Measure | Buckfield Jr-Sr High School Buckfield, Maine | Fort Fairfield Middle/High School Fort Fairfield, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #74 of 110 | #48 of 110 |
| National rank | #11087 of 16,910 | #8592 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 228 | 238 |
| Enrollment | 228 | 238 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.1% | 45.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 27% |
| city | Buckfield | Fort Fairfield |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fort Fairfield Middle/High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.2 vs 39.4).
- •Fort Fairfield Middle/High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Fort Fairfield Middle/High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Fort Fairfield Middle/High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.4% vs 53.1%).
- •Fort Fairfield Middle/High School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 10.4).
- •Fort Fairfield Middle/High School is the larger school with 238 students compared with 228.
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 Buckfield Jr-Sr High School better than Fort Fairfield Middle/High School?
On the Success Index (US), Fort Fairfield Middle/High School ranks higher (49.2 vs 39.4 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 Buckfield Jr-Sr High School and Fort Fairfield Middle/High School?
About 337 km in a straight line, between Buckfield and Fort Fairfield in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buckfield Jr-Sr High School: 228. Fort Fairfield Middle/High School: 238. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buckfield Jr-Sr High School and Fort Fairfield Middle/High School rank in Maine?
Buckfield Jr-Sr High School is 74th of 110 and Fort Fairfield Middle/High School is 48th of 110 among high schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).