Robert W Traip Academy vs Shapleigh School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Robert W Traip Academy
Kittery · Public high · Grades 9–12
294 students
Shapleigh School
Kittery · Public middle · Grades 4–8
357 students
| Measure | Robert W Traip Academy Kittery, Maine | Shapleigh School Kittery, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #14 of 110 | #16 of 84 |
| National rank | #2704 of 16,910 | #2938 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 294 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 294 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.1% | 24.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 8.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 39% |
| city | Kittery | Kittery |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (72.5 vs 72.0).
- •Robert W Traip Academy does better on math proficiency (47% vs 39%).
- •Shapleigh School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •Robert W Traip Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.1% vs 24.4%).
- •Shapleigh School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 10.1).
- •Shapleigh School is the larger school with 357 students compared with 294.
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 Robert W Traip Academy better than Shapleigh School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Robert W Traip Academy and Shapleigh School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Kittery and Kittery in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Robert W Traip Academy: 294. Shapleigh School: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Robert W Traip Academy and Shapleigh School rank in Maine?
Robert W Traip Academy is 14th of 110 and Shapleigh School is 16th of 84 among high schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).