Falmouth High School vs Harrison Lyseth Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Falmouth High School
Falmouth · Public high · Grades 9–12
669 students
Harrison Lyseth Elem School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
489 students
| Measure | Falmouth High School Falmouth, Maine | Harrison Lyseth Elem School Portland, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4 of 110 | #107 of 312 |
| National rank | #190 of 16,910 | #16096 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 669 | 489 |
| Enrollment | 669 | 489 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.2% | 37.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 44% |
| city | Falmouth | Portland |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Falmouth High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.9 vs 63.0).
- •Falmouth High School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 44%).
- •Falmouth High School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 57%).
- •Falmouth High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.2% vs 37.6%).
- •Falmouth High School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.2).
- •Falmouth High School is the larger school with 669 students compared with 489.
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 Falmouth High School better than Harrison Lyseth Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Falmouth High School ranks higher (90.9 vs 63.0 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 Falmouth High School and Harrison Lyseth Elem School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Falmouth and Portland in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Falmouth High School: 669. Harrison Lyseth Elem School: 489. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Falmouth High School and Harrison Lyseth Elem School rank in Maine?
Falmouth High School is 4th of 110 and Harrison Lyseth Elem School is 107th of 312 among high schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).