Bucksport High School vs Penquis Valley Middle/High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maine, United States, 77 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
Penquis Valley Middle/High School
Milo · Public high · Grades 5–12
349 students
| Measure | Bucksport High School Bucksport, Maine | Penquis Valley Middle/High School Milo, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #52 of 110 | #110 of 110 |
| National rank | #8937 of 16,910 | #14918 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–12 |
| Students | 361 | 349 |
| Enrollment | 361 | 349 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.6% | 84% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 10% |
| city | Bucksport | Milo |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bucksport High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.9 vs 22.2).
- •Bucksport High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 10%).
- •Bucksport High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Bucksport High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.6% vs 84%).
- •Penquis Valley Middle/High School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.4).
- •Bucksport High School is the larger school with 361 students compared with 349.
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 Penquis Valley Middle/High School?
On the Success Index (US), Bucksport High School ranks higher (47.9 vs 22.2 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 Penquis Valley Middle/High School?
About 77 km in a straight line, between Bucksport and Milo in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bucksport High School: 361. Penquis Valley Middle/High School: 349. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bucksport High School and Penquis Valley Middle/High School rank in Maine?
Bucksport High School is 52nd of 110 and Penquis Valley Middle/High School is 110th of 110 among high schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).