Oceanside High School vs South School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oceanside High School
Rockland · Public high · Grades 9–12
494 students
South School
Rockland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
311 students
| Measure | Oceanside High School Rockland, Maine | South School Rockland, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #60 of 110 | #236 of 312 |
| National rank | #9988 of 16,910 | #28698 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 494 | 311 |
| Enrollment | 494 | 311 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.3% | 64.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| city | Rockland | Rockland |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.9 vs 43.9).
- •South School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Oceanside High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Oceanside High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.3% vs 64.3%).
- •South School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 10.7).
- •Oceanside High School is the larger school with 494 students compared with 311.
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 Oceanside High School better than South School?
On the Success Index (US), South School ranks higher (44.9 vs 43.9 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 Oceanside High School and South School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Rockland and Rockland in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oceanside High School: 494. South School: 311. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oceanside High School and South School rank in Maine?
Oceanside High School is 60th of 110 and South School is 236th of 312 among high schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).