Fruit Street School vs James F. Doughty School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fruit Street School
Bangor · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
310 students
James F. Doughty School
Bangor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
346 students
| Measure | Fruit Street School Bangor, Maine | James F. Doughty School Bangor, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #12 of 312 | #36 of 84 |
| National rank | #1819 of 50,301 | #5702 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 310 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 310 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.5% | 64.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 38% |
| city | Bangor | Bangor |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fruit Street School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.5 vs 59.0).
- •Fruit Street School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 38%).
- •Fruit Street School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 68%).
- •Fruit Street School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.5% vs 64.2%).
- •James F. Doughty School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.5).
- •James F. Doughty School is the larger school with 346 students compared with 310.
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 Fruit Street School better than James F. Doughty School?
On the Success Index (US), Fruit Street School ranks higher (86.5 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 Fruit Street School and James F. Doughty School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Bangor and Bangor in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fruit Street School: 310. James F. Doughty School: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fruit Street School and James F. Doughty School rank in Maine?
Fruit Street School is 12th of 312 and James F. Doughty School is 36th of 84 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).