Best High Schools in South Portland, ME

South Portland, ME has 7 high schools with 3,000 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in South Portland score 88% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 60% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in South Portland greatly exceed expectations.

1. Cape Elizabeth High School

A+

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cape Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 518 Students

2. South Portland High School

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

South Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1019 Students

3. Scarborough High School

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Scarborough Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 907 Students

4. Casco Bay High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 382 Students

5. Arthur R. Gould Sch--lcydc

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Arthur R. Gould Sch--lcydc • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 9 Students

Best Middle Schools in South Portland, ME

South Portland, ME has 5 middle schools with 2,369 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in South Portland score 85% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 72% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in South Portland greatly exceed expectations.

1. Cape Elizabeth Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

97%

Actual Test Scores

82%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cape Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 434 Students

2. Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

South Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 424 Students

3. Scarborough Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

89%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Scarborough Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 670 Students

4. Memorial Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

South Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 388 Students

5. King Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 453 Students

Best Elementary Schools in South Portland, ME

South Portland, ME has 11 elementary schools with 3,861 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in South Portland score 79% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 68% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in South Portland greatly exceed expectations.

1. Pond Cove Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

88%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cape Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 557 Students

2. Dora L Small Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

94%

Actual Test Scores

80%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

South Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 260 Students

3. Wentworth School

A+

SchoolGrade

93%

Actual Test Scores

80%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Scarborough Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 675 Students

4. Dyer Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

80%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

South Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 196 Students

5. Frank I Brown Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

South Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 235 Students

6. Ocean Avenue

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 347 Students

7. James Otis Kaler Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

South Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 220 Students

8. Amanda C Rowe School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 449 Students

9. Waldo T Skillin Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

South Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 339 Students

10. Howard C Reiche Community Sch

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 427 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in South Portland, ME

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

South Portland, ME has a total population of 26,654 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 48% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in South Portland, ME

9,230

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

48%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood South Portland, ME.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

16.93 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.40 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

15.53 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Portland, ME.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Portland, ME.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,951 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

64 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit South Portland, ME Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near South Portland, ME

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Cape Elizabeth, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 97%
  • Projected Test Scores: 72%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Portland, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 79%
  • Projected Test Scores: 61%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cash Corner, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 93%
  • Projected Test Scores: 79%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Peaks Island, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 83%
  • Projected Test Scores: 66%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Scarborough, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 89%
  • Projected Test Scores: 70%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Westbrook, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 79%
  • Projected Test Scores: 68%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Long Island, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 73%
  • Projected Test Scores: 60%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Falmouth, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 89%
  • Projected Test Scores: 67%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cliff Island, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 87%
  • Projected Test Scores: 72%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cumberland Foreside, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 89%
  • Projected Test Scores: 71%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations