Deering High School vs Ocean Avenue
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 1.1 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
Ocean Avenue
Portland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
337 students
| Measure | Deering High School Portland, Maine | Ocean Avenue Portland, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #72 of 110 | #108 of 312 |
| National rank | #10958 of 16,910 | #16199 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 850 | 337 |
| Enrollment | 850 | 337 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.8% | 41.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 42% |
| city | Portland | Portland |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ocean Avenue scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.9 vs 40.0).
- •Ocean Avenue does better on math proficiency (42% vs 28%).
- •Ocean Avenue does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Ocean Avenue does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.2% vs 65.8%).
- •Ocean Avenue does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.5).
- •Deering High School is the larger school with 850 students compared with 337.
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 Ocean Avenue?
On the Success Index (US), Ocean Avenue ranks higher (62.9 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 Ocean Avenue?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Portland and Portland in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deering High School: 850. Ocean Avenue: 337. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deering High School and Ocean Avenue rank in Maine?
Deering High School is 72nd of 110 and Ocean Avenue is 108th of 312 among high schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).