Casco Bay High School vs Deering High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maine, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Casco Bay High School
Portland · Public high · Grades 9–12
379 students
Deering High School
Portland · Public high · Grades 9–12
850 students
| Measure | Casco Bay High School Portland, Maine | Deering High School Portland, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #44 of 110 | #72 of 110 |
| National rank | #8040 of 16,910 | #10958 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 379 | 850 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 850 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.8% | 65.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 28% |
| city | Portland | Portland |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Casco Bay High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.3 vs 40.0).
- •Casco Bay High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 28%).
- •Casco Bay High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Casco Bay High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.8% vs 65.8%).
- •Deering High School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.5).
- •Deering High School is the larger school with 850 students compared with 379.
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 Casco Bay High School better than Deering High School?
On the Success Index (US), Casco Bay High School ranks higher (51.3 vs 40.0 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 Casco Bay High School and Deering High School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Portland and Portland in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Casco Bay High School: 379. Deering High School: 850. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Casco Bay High School and Deering High School rank in Maine?
Casco Bay High School is 44th of 110 and Deering High School is 72nd of 110 among high schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).