Deer Isle-Stonington High Sch vs Shead High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maine, United States, 153 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deer Isle-Stonington High Sch
Deer Isle · Public high · Grades 9–12
94 students
Shead High School
Eastport · Public high · Grades 9–12
96 students
| Measure | Deer Isle-Stonington High Sch Deer Isle, Maine | Shead High School Eastport, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #82 of 110 | #59 of 110 |
| National rank | #11499 of 16,910 | #9787 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 94 | 96 |
| Enrollment | 94 | 96 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.9% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 49.5% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 30% |
| city | Deer Isle | Eastport |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shead High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.6 vs 37.8).
- •Shead High School does better on reading proficiency (49.5% vs 30%).
- •Deer Isle-Stonington High Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.9% vs 50%).
- •Deer Isle-Stonington High Sch does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 12.0).
- •Shead High School is the larger school with 96 students compared with 94.
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 Deer Isle-Stonington High Sch better than Shead High School?
On the Success Index (US), Shead High School ranks higher (44.6 vs 37.8 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 Deer Isle-Stonington High Sch and Shead High School?
About 153 km in a straight line, between Deer Isle and Eastport in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deer Isle-Stonington High Sch: 94. Shead High School: 96. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer Isle-Stonington High Sch and Shead High School rank in Maine?
Deer Isle-Stonington High Sch is 82nd of 110 and Shead High School is 59th of 110 among high schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).