Scarborough High School vs South Portland High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maine, United States, 6.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Scarborough High School
Scarborough · Public high · Grades 9–12
903 students
South Portland High School
South Portland · Public high · Grades 9–12
928 students
| Measure | Scarborough High School Scarborough, Maine | South Portland High School South Portland, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #7 of 110 | #23 of 110 |
| National rank | #1251 of 16,910 | #5433 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 903 | 928 |
| Enrollment | 903 | 928 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.6% | 42.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 39% |
| city | Scarborough | South Portland |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Scarborough High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.1 vs 61.5).
- •Scarborough High School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 39%).
- •Scarborough High School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 64%).
- •Scarborough High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.6% vs 42.8%).
- •Scarborough High School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.6).
- •South Portland High School is the larger school with 928 students compared with 903.
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 Scarborough High School better than South Portland High School?
On the Success Index (US), Scarborough High School ranks higher (80.1 vs 61.5 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 Scarborough High School and South Portland High School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Scarborough and South Portland in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Scarborough High School: 903. South Portland High School: 928. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Scarborough High School and South Portland High School rank in Maine?
Scarborough High School is 7th of 110 and South Portland High School is 23rd of 110 among high schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).