Dora L Small Elementary School vs Portland High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dora L Small Elementary School
South Portland · Public elementary · Grades K–4
193 students
Portland High School
Portland · Public high · Grades 9–12
912 students
| Measure | Dora L Small Elementary School South Portland, Maine | Portland High School Portland, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #38 of 312 | #47 of 110 |
| National rank | #7440 of 50,301 | #8315 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 193 | 912 |
| Enrollment | 193 | 912 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28% | 53.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| city | South Portland | Portland |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dora L Small Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.8 vs 50.3).
- •Dora L Small Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Dora L Small Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Dora L Small Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28% vs 53.1%).
- •Dora L Small Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 14.5).
- •Portland High School is the larger school with 912 students compared with 193.
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 Dora L Small Elementary School better than Portland High School?
On the Success Index (US), Dora L Small Elementary School ranks higher (75.8 vs 50.3 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 Dora L Small Elementary School and Portland High School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between South Portland and Portland in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dora L Small Elementary School: 193. Portland High School: 912. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dora L Small Elementary School and Portland High School rank in Maine?
Dora L Small Elementary School is 38th of 312 and Portland High School is 47th of 110 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).