Deering High School vs King Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deering High School
Portland · Public high · Grades 9–12
850 students
King Middle School
Portland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
434 students
| Measure | Deering High School Portland, Maine | King Middle School Portland, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #72 of 110 | #64 of 84 |
| National rank | #10958 of 16,910 | #8611 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 850 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 850 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.8% | 70.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 26% |
| city | Portland | Portland |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •King Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.5 vs 40.0).
- •Deering High School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 26%).
- •King Middle School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Deering High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.8% vs 70.7%).
- •King Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 12.5).
- •Deering High School is the larger school with 850 students compared with 434.
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 Deering High School better than King Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), King Middle School ranks higher (45.5 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 Deering High School and King Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Portland and Portland in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deering High School: 850. King Middle School: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deering High School and King Middle School rank in Maine?
Deering High School is 72nd of 110 and King Middle School is 64th of 84 among high schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).