Bucksport High School vs Samuel L Wagner Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 9.0 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
Samuel L Wagner Middle School
Winterport · Public middle · Grades 5–8
203 students
| Measure | Bucksport High School Bucksport, Maine | Samuel L Wagner Middle School Winterport, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #52 of 110 | #49 of 84 |
| National rank | #8937 of 16,910 | #7003 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 361 | 203 |
| Enrollment | 361 | 203 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.6% | 42.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 28% |
| city | Bucksport | Winterport |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Samuel L Wagner Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.0 vs 47.9).
- •Bucksport High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- •Samuel L Wagner Middle School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •Samuel L Wagner Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.9% vs 49.6%).
- •Samuel L Wagner Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.4).
- •Bucksport High School is the larger school with 361 students compared with 203.
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 Samuel L Wagner Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Samuel L Wagner Middle School ranks higher (53.0 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 Samuel L Wagner Middle School?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Bucksport and Winterport in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bucksport High School: 361. Samuel L Wagner Middle School: 203. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bucksport High School and Samuel L Wagner Middle School rank in Maine?
Bucksport High School is 52nd of 110 and Samuel L Wagner Middle School is 49th of 84 among high schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).