Kennebunk High School vs Wells High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maine, United States, 9.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kennebunk High School
Kennebunk · Public high · Grades 9–12
683 students
Wells High School
Wells · Public high · Grades 9–12
422 students
| Measure | Kennebunk High School Kennebunk, Maine | Wells High School Wells, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #8 of 110 | #12 of 110 |
| National rank | #1364 of 16,910 | #2305 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 683 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 683 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18% | 17.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| city | Kennebunk | Wells |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kennebunk High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.4 vs 74.2).
- •Kennebunk High School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Kennebunk High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Wells High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.5% vs 18%).
- •Wells High School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 11.8).
- •Kennebunk High School is the larger school with 683 students compared with 422.
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 Kennebunk High School better than Wells High School?
On the Success Index (US), Kennebunk High School ranks higher (79.4 vs 74.2 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 Kennebunk High School and Wells High School?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Kennebunk and Wells in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kennebunk High School: 683. Wells High School: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kennebunk High School and Wells High School rank in Maine?
Kennebunk High School is 8th of 110 and Wells High School is 12th of 110 among high schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).