Gardiner Area High School vs Leavitt Area High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maine, United States, 35 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gardiner Area High School
Gardiner · Public high · Grades 9–12
565 students
Leavitt Area High School
Turner · Public high · Grades 9–12
563 students
| Measure | Gardiner Area High School Gardiner, Maine | Leavitt Area High School Turner, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #45 of 110 | #46 of 110 |
| National rank | #8159 of 16,910 | #8260 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 565 | 563 |
| Enrollment | 565 | 563 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| city | Gardiner | Turner |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (50.9 vs 50.5).
- •Gardiner Area High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Gardiner Area High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Leavitt Area High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35% vs 46%).
- •Leavitt Area High School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.0).
- •Gardiner Area High School is the larger school with 565 students compared with 563.
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 Gardiner Area High School better than Leavitt Area High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gardiner Area High School and Leavitt Area High School?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Gardiner and Turner in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gardiner Area High School: 565. Leavitt Area High School: 563. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gardiner Area High School and Leavitt Area High School rank in Maine?
Gardiner Area High School is 45th of 110 and Leavitt Area High School is 46th of 110 among high schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).