Old Town High School vs Orono High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maine, United States, 6.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Old Town High School
Old Town · Public high · Grades 9–12
531 students
Orono High School
Orono · Public high · Grades 9–12
337 students
| Measure | Old Town High School Old Town, Maine | Orono High School Orono, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #100 of 110 | #24 of 110 |
| National rank | #12283 of 16,910 | #5539 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 531 | 337 |
| Enrollment | 531 | 337 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.1% | 40.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 37% |
| city | Old Town | Orono |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orono High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.1 vs 34.6).
- •Orono High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Orono High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Orono High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.9% vs 50.1%).
- •Orono High School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 13.0).
- •Old Town High School is the larger school with 531 students compared with 337.
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 Old Town High School better than Orono High School?
On the Success Index (US), Orono High School ranks higher (61.1 vs 34.6 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 Old Town High School and Orono High School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Old Town and Orono in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Old Town High School: 531. Orono High School: 337. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Old Town High School and Orono High School rank in Maine?
Old Town High School is 100th of 110 and Orono High School is 24th of 110 among high schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).