Messalonskee High School vs Waterville Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maine, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Messalonskee High School
Oakland · Public high · Grades 9–12
695 students
Waterville Senior High School
Waterville · Public high · Grades 9–12
529 students
| Measure | Messalonskee High School Oakland, Maine | Waterville Senior High School Waterville, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #28 of 110 | #79 of 110 |
| National rank | #6014 of 16,910 | #11419 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 695 | 529 |
| Enrollment | 695 | 529 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.1% | 56.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 22% |
| city | Oakland | Waterville |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Messalonskee High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.2 vs 38.2).
- •Messalonskee High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Messalonskee High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Messalonskee High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.1% vs 56.9%).
- •Waterville Senior High School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.2).
- •Messalonskee High School is the larger school with 695 students compared with 529.
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 Messalonskee High School better than Waterville Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Messalonskee High School ranks higher (59.2 vs 38.2 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 Messalonskee High School and Waterville Senior High School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Waterville in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Messalonskee High School: 695. Waterville Senior High School: 529. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Messalonskee High School and Waterville Senior High School rank in Maine?
Messalonskee High School is 28th of 110 and Waterville Senior High School is 79th of 110 among high schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).