Downeast School vs James F. Doughty School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downeast School
Bangor · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
288 students
James F. Doughty School
Bangor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
346 students
| Measure | Downeast School Bangor, Maine | James F. Doughty School Bangor, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #279 of 312 | #36 of 84 |
| National rank | #32662 of 50,301 | #5702 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 288 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.9% | 64.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 38% |
| city | Bangor | Bangor |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James F. Doughty School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.0 vs 38.9).
- •Downeast School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 38%).
- •James F. Doughty School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 37%).
- •James F. Doughty School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.2% vs 89.9%).
- •Downeast School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 11.9).
- •James F. Doughty School is the larger school with 346 students compared with 288.
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 Downeast School better than James F. Doughty School?
On the Success Index (US), James F. Doughty School ranks higher (59.0 vs 38.9 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 Downeast School and James F. Doughty School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Bangor and Bangor in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Downeast School: 288. James F. Doughty School: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Downeast School and James F. Doughty School rank in Maine?
Downeast School is 279th of 312 and James F. Doughty School is 36th of 84 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).