Fairmount School vs James F. Doughty School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 787 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairmount School
Bangor · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
259 students
James F. Doughty School
Bangor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
346 students
| Measure | Fairmount School Bangor, Maine | James F. Doughty School Bangor, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #132 of 312 | #36 of 84 |
| National rank | #18171 of 50,301 | #5702 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 259 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.8% | 64.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 38% |
| city | Bangor | Bangor |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairmount School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.0 vs 59.0).
- •Fairmount School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 38%).
- •James F. Doughty School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 64%).
- •Fairmount School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.8% vs 64.2%).
- •Fairmount School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.9).
- •James F. Doughty School is the larger school with 346 students compared with 259.
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 Fairmount School better than James F. Doughty School?
On the Success Index (US), Fairmount School ranks higher (60.0 vs 59.0 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 Fairmount School and James F. Doughty School?
About 787 m in a straight line, between Bangor and Bangor in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairmount School: 259. James F. Doughty School: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairmount School and James F. Doughty School rank in Maine?
Fairmount School is 132nd of 312 and James F. Doughty School is 36th of 84 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).