Caribou High School vs Spruce Mountain High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maine, United States, 313 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
Spruce Mountain High School
Jay · Public high · Grades 9–12
425 students
| Measure | Caribou High School Caribou, Maine | Spruce Mountain High School Jay, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #75 of 110 | #97 of 110 |
| National rank | #11109 of 16,910 | #12117 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 436 | 425 |
| Enrollment | 436 | 425 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.4% | 58.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| city | Caribou | Jay |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Caribou High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.3 vs 35.4).
- •Caribou High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Caribou High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Caribou High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.4% vs 58.1%).
- •Spruce Mountain High School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.5).
- •Caribou High School is the larger school with 436 students compared with 425.
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 Spruce Mountain High School?
On the Success Index (US), Caribou High School ranks higher (39.3 vs 35.4 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 Spruce Mountain High School?
About 313 km in a straight line, between Caribou and Jay in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Caribou High School: 436. Spruce Mountain High School: 425. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Caribou High School and Spruce Mountain High School rank in Maine?
Caribou High School is 75th of 110 and Spruce Mountain High School is 97th of 110 among high schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).