Penobscot Valley High School vs Searsport District High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maine, United States, 90 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Penobscot Valley High School
Howland · Public high · Grades 9–12
127 students
Searsport District High School
Searsport · Public high · Grades 9–12
121 students
| Measure | Penobscot Valley High School Howland, Maine | Searsport District High School Searsport, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #65 of 110 | #104 of 110 |
| National rank | #10341 of 16,910 | #13176 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 127 | 121 |
| Enrollment | 127 | 121 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.8% | 73.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 15% |
| city | Howland | Searsport |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Penobscot Valley High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.5 vs 30.8).
- •Penobscot Valley High School does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 15%).
- •Penobscot Valley High School does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 44.5%).
- •Penobscot Valley High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.8% vs 73.6%).
- •Searsport District High School does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 9.1).
- •Penobscot Valley High School is the larger school with 127 students compared with 121.
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 Penobscot Valley High School better than Searsport District High School?
On the Success Index (US), Penobscot Valley High School ranks higher (42.5 vs 30.8 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 Penobscot Valley High School and Searsport District High School?
About 90 km in a straight line, between Howland and Searsport in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Penobscot Valley High School: 127. Searsport District High School: 121. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Penobscot Valley High School and Searsport District High School rank in Maine?
Penobscot Valley High School is 65th of 110 and Searsport District High School is 104th of 110 among high schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).