Portland High School vs South Portland High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maine, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Portland High School
Portland · Public high · Grades 9–12
912 students
South Portland High School
South Portland · Public high · Grades 9–12
928 students
| Measure | Portland High School Portland, Maine | South Portland High School South Portland, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #47 of 110 | #23 of 110 |
| National rank | #8315 of 16,910 | #5433 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 912 | 928 |
| Enrollment | 912 | 928 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.1% | 42.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 39% |
| city | Portland | South Portland |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Portland High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.5 vs 50.3).
- •South Portland High School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •South Portland High School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 57%).
- •South Portland High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.8% vs 53.1%).
- •South Portland High School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.5).
- •South Portland High School is the larger school with 928 students compared with 912.
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 Portland High School better than South Portland High School?
On the Success Index (US), South Portland High School ranks higher (61.5 vs 50.3 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 Portland High School and South Portland High School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Portland and South Portland in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Portland High School: 912. South Portland High School: 928. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Portland High School and South Portland High School rank in Maine?
Portland High School is 47th of 110 and South Portland High School is 23rd of 110 among high schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).