Overman Academy vs Skowhegan Area High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maine, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Overman Academy
Skowhegan · Charter high · Grades 6–12
170 students
Skowhegan Area High School
Skowhegan · Public high · Grades 9–12
686 students
| Measure | Overman Academy Skowhegan, Maine | Skowhegan Area High School Skowhegan, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #108 of 110 | #87 of 110 |
| National rank | #14603 of 16,910 | #11698 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 170 | 686 |
| Enrollment | 170 | 686 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.2% | 62.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 27% |
| city | Skowhegan | Skowhegan |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Skowhegan Area High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.1 vs 23.9).
- •Skowhegan Area High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 15%).
- •Skowhegan Area High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 34.5%).
- •Skowhegan Area High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.7% vs 68.2%).
- •Skowhegan Area High School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 17.0).
- •Skowhegan Area High School is the larger school with 686 students compared with 170.
- •Overman Academy is a charter school while Skowhegan Area High School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Overman Academy better than Skowhegan Area High School?
On the Success Index (US), Skowhegan Area High School ranks higher (37.1 vs 23.9 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 Overman Academy and Skowhegan Area High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Skowhegan and Skowhegan in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Overman Academy: 170. Skowhegan Area High School: 686. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Overman Academy and Skowhegan Area High School rank in Maine?
Overman Academy is 108th of 110 and Skowhegan Area High School is 87th of 110 among high schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).