Caribou High School vs Mt Desert Island High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maine, United States, 278 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caribou High School
Caribou · Public high · Grades 9–12
436 students
Mt Desert Island High School
Bar Harbor · Public high · Grades 9–12
453 students
| Measure | Caribou High School Caribou, Maine | Mt Desert Island High School Bar Harbor, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank | #75 of 110 | #9 of 110 |
| National rank | #11109 of 16,910 | #1558 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 436 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 436 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.4% | 27.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 8.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 47% |
| city | Caribou | Bar Harbor |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mt Desert Island High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.2 vs 39.3).
- •Mt Desert Island High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Mt Desert Island High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 47%).
- •Mt Desert Island High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.4% vs 56.4%).
- •Mt Desert Island High School does better on students per teacher (8.2 vs 14.5).
- •Mt Desert Island High School is the larger school with 453 students compared with 436.
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 Caribou High School better than Mt Desert Island High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mt Desert Island High School ranks higher (78.2 vs 39.3 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 Caribou High School and Mt Desert Island High School?
About 278 km in a straight line, between Caribou and Bar Harbor in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Caribou High School: 436. Mt Desert Island High School: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Caribou High School and Mt Desert Island High School rank in Maine?
Caribou High School is 75th of 110 and Mt Desert Island High School is 9th of 110 among high schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).