Caribou High School vs Washburn District High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maine, United States, 12 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
Washburn District High School
Washburn · Public high · Grades 9–12
91 students
| Measure | Caribou High School Caribou, Maine | Washburn District High School Washburn, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #75 of 110 | #40 of 110 |
| National rank | #11109 of 16,910 | #7740 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 436 | 91 |
| Enrollment | 436 | 91 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.4% | 50.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 24.5% |
| city | Caribou | Washburn |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Washburn District High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.5 vs 39.3).
- •Caribou High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 24.5%).
- •Washburn District High School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 47%).
- •Washburn District High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.5% vs 56.4%).
- •Washburn District High School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.5).
- •Caribou High School is the larger school with 436 students compared with 91.
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 Washburn District High School?
On the Success Index (US), Washburn District High School ranks higher (52.5 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 Washburn District High School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Caribou and Washburn in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Caribou High School: 436. Washburn District High School: 91. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Caribou High School and Washburn District High School rank in Maine?
Caribou High School is 75th of 110 and Washburn District High School is 40th of 110 among high schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).