Bucksport High School vs Leroy H Smith School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 8.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bucksport High School
Bucksport · Public high · Grades 9–12
361 students
Leroy H Smith School
Winterport · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
260 students
| Measure | Bucksport High School Bucksport, Maine | Leroy H Smith School Winterport, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #52 of 110 | #122 of 312 |
| National rank | #8937 of 16,910 | #17594 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 361 | 260 |
| Enrollment | 361 | 260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.6% | 44.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| city | Bucksport | Winterport |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leroy H Smith School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.9 vs 47.9).
- •Leroy H Smith School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Leroy H Smith School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Leroy H Smith School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.6% vs 49.6%).
- •Leroy H Smith School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.4).
- •Bucksport High School is the larger school with 361 students compared with 260.
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 Bucksport High School better than Leroy H Smith School?
On the Success Index (US), Leroy H Smith School ranks higher (60.9 vs 47.9 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 Bucksport High School and Leroy H Smith School?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Bucksport and Winterport in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bucksport High School: 361. Leroy H Smith School: 260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bucksport High School and Leroy H Smith School rank in Maine?
Bucksport High School is 52nd of 110 and Leroy H Smith School is 122nd of 312 among high schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).