Massabesic High School vs Sanford High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maine, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Massabesic High School
Waterboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
867 students
Sanford High School
Sanford · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,115 students
| Measure | Massabesic High School Waterboro, Maine | Sanford High School Sanford, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #63 of 110 | #91 of 110 |
| National rank | #10129 of 16,910 | #11852 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 867 | 1,115 |
| Enrollment | 867 | 1,115 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.6% | 46.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 26% |
| city | Waterboro | Sanford |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Massabesic High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.3 vs 36.5).
- •Sanford High School does better on math proficiency (26% vs 22%).
- •Massabesic High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 43%).
- •Massabesic High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.6% vs 46.4%).
- •Massabesic High School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 18.0).
- •Sanford High School is the larger school with 1,115 students compared with 867.
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 Massabesic High School better than Sanford High School?
On the Success Index (US), Massabesic High School ranks higher (43.3 vs 36.5 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 Massabesic High School and Sanford High School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Waterboro and Sanford in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Massabesic High School: 867. Sanford High School: 1,115. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Massabesic High School and Sanford High School rank in Maine?
Massabesic High School is 63rd of 110 and Sanford High School is 91st of 110 among high schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).