Bucksport High School vs Mountain Valley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maine, United States, 141 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
Mountain Valley High School
Rumford · Public high · Grades 9–12
369 students
| Measure | Bucksport High School Bucksport, Maine | Mountain Valley High School Rumford, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #52 of 110 | #94 of 110 |
| National rank | #8937 of 16,910 | #11998 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 361 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 361 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.6% | 73.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 22% |
| city | Bucksport | Rumford |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bucksport High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.9 vs 35.9).
- •Bucksport High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Bucksport High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Bucksport High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.6% vs 73.2%).
- •Mountain Valley High School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.4).
- •Mountain Valley High School is the larger school with 369 students compared with 361.
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 Mountain Valley High School?
On the Success Index (US), Bucksport High School ranks higher (47.9 vs 35.9 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 Mountain Valley High School?
About 141 km in a straight line, between Bucksport and Rumford in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bucksport High School: 361. Mountain Valley High School: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bucksport High School and Mountain Valley High School rank in Maine?
Bucksport High School is 52nd of 110 and Mountain Valley High School is 94th of 110 among high schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).