James F. Doughty School vs Mary Snow School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James F. Doughty School
Bangor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
346 students
Mary Snow School
Bangor · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
266 students
| Measure | James F. Doughty School Bangor, Maine | Mary Snow School Bangor, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #36 of 84 | #35 of 312 |
| National rank | #5702 of 15,369 | #6596 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 346 | 266 |
| Enrollment | 346 | 266 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.2% | 45.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 64% |
| city | Bangor | Bangor |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary Snow School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.2 vs 59.0).
- •Mary Snow School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 38%).
- •Mary Snow School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 68%).
- •Mary Snow School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.5% vs 64.2%).
- •James F. Doughty School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.7).
- •James F. Doughty School is the larger school with 346 students compared with 266.
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 James F. Doughty School better than Mary Snow School?
On the Success Index (US), Mary Snow School ranks higher (77.2 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 James F. Doughty School and Mary Snow School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Bangor and Bangor in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James F. Doughty School: 346. Mary Snow School: 266. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James F. Doughty School and Mary Snow School rank in Maine?
James F. Doughty School is 36th of 84 and Mary Snow School is 35th of 312 among middle schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).