Mt Desert Elementary School vs Mt Desert Island High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 8.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mt Desert Elementary School
Northeast Harbor · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
161 students
Mt Desert Island High School
Bar Harbor · Public high · Grades 9–12
453 students
| Measure | Mt Desert Elementary School Northeast Harbor, Maine | Mt Desert Island High School Bar Harbor, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank | #21 of 312 | #9 of 110 |
| National rank | #3584 of 50,301 | #1558 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 161 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 161 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.6% | 27.4% |
| Students per teacher | 7.3 | 8.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| city | Northeast Harbor | Bar Harbor |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mt Desert Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.6 vs 78.2).
- •Mt Desert Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Mt Desert Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.6% vs 27.4%).
- •Mt Desert Elementary School does better on students per teacher (7.3 vs 8.2).
- •Mt Desert Island High School is the larger school with 453 students compared with 161.
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 Mt Desert Elementary School better than Mt Desert Island High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mt Desert Elementary School ranks higher (82.6 vs 78.2 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 Mt Desert Elementary School and Mt Desert Island High School?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Northeast Harbor and Bar Harbor in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mt Desert Elementary School: 161. Mt Desert Island High School: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mt Desert Elementary School and Mt Desert Island High School rank in Maine?
Mt Desert Elementary School is 21st of 312 and Mt Desert Island High School is 9th of 110 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).