Casco Bay High School vs Gerald E Talbot Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 1.3 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
Gerald E Talbot Community School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
394 students
| Measure | Casco Bay High School Portland, Maine | Gerald E Talbot Community School Portland, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #44 of 110 | #222 of 312 |
| National rank | #8040 of 16,910 | #27082 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 379 | 394 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.8% | 70.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| city | Portland | Portland |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Casco Bay High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.3 vs 47.1).
- •Casco Bay High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Casco Bay High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Casco Bay High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.8% vs 70.8%).
- •Gerald E Talbot Community School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.5).
- •Gerald E Talbot Community School is the larger school with 394 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 Gerald E Talbot Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Casco Bay High School ranks higher (51.3 vs 47.1 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 Gerald E Talbot Community School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Portland and Portland in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Casco Bay High School: 379. Gerald E Talbot Community School: 394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Casco Bay High School and Gerald E Talbot Community School rank in Maine?
Casco Bay High School is 44th of 110 and Gerald E Talbot Community School is 222nd of 312 among high schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).