Durham Community School vs Lisbon High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Durham Community School
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
469 students
Lisbon High School
Lisbon Falls · Public high · Grades 9–12
396 students
| Measure | Durham Community School Durham, Maine | Lisbon High School Lisbon Falls, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #18 of 312 | #50 of 110 |
| National rank | #3082 of 50,301 | #8714 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 469 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 469 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.4% | 39.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 32% |
| city | Durham | Lisbon Falls |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Durham Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.6 vs 48.7).
- •Durham Community School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 32%).
- •Durham Community School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 52%).
- •Durham Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.4% vs 39.6%).
- •Durham Community School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 15.8).
- •Durham Community School is the larger school with 469 students compared with 396.
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 Durham Community School better than Lisbon High School?
On the Success Index (US), Durham Community School ranks higher (83.6 vs 48.7 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 Durham Community School and Lisbon High School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Durham and Lisbon Falls in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Durham Community School: 469. Lisbon High School: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Durham Community School and Lisbon High School rank in Maine?
Durham Community School is 18th of 312 and Lisbon High School is 50th of 110 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).