Frank I Brown Elementary School vs South Portland High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frank I Brown Elementary School
South Portland · Public elementary · Grades K–4
213 students
South Portland High School
South Portland · Public high · Grades 9–12
928 students
| Measure | Frank I Brown Elementary School South Portland, Maine | South Portland High School South Portland, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #63 of 312 | #23 of 110 |
| National rank | #10791 of 50,301 | #5433 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 213 | 928 |
| Enrollment | 213 | 928 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.4% | 42.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 39% |
| city | South Portland | South Portland |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frank I Brown Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 61.5).
- •Frank I Brown Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 39%).
- •South Portland High School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 62%).
- •Frank I Brown Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.4% vs 42.8%).
- •Frank I Brown Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.6).
- •South Portland High School is the larger school with 928 students compared with 213.
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 Frank I Brown Elementary School better than South Portland High School?
On the Success Index (US), Frank I Brown Elementary School ranks higher (70.7 vs 61.5 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 Frank I Brown Elementary School and South Portland High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between South Portland and South Portland in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frank I Brown Elementary School: 213. South Portland High School: 928. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frank I Brown Elementary School and South Portland High School rank in Maine?
Frank I Brown Elementary School is 63rd of 312 and South Portland High School is 23rd of 110 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).