Best South Portland Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 952 students in South Portland, ME.
The top ranked public high schools in South Portland, ME are South Portland High School and Arthur R. Gould Sch--lcydc. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Portland, ME public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the Maine public high school average of 88%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 88% statewide average). High schools in South Portland have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maine public high schools.
South Portland, ME public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Maine average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Portland High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maine or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public high school average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in South Portland, ME (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Portland High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
637 Highland Avenue
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 767-3266
Grades: 9-12
| 937 students
Rank: #22.
Arthur R. Gould Sch--lcydc
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
675 Westbrook Street
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 822-2660
Grades: 7-12
| 15 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in South Portland, Maine

South Portland, Maine Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
496 Ocean Street
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-0778
Grades: K-5
| 94 students
Macarthur Circle
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 773-3265
Grades: K-5
| 128 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in South Portland, ME?
The top ranked public high schools in South Portland, ME include South Portland High School and Arthur R. Gould Sch--lcydc.
How many public high schools are located in South Portland, ME?
2 public high schools are located in South Portland, ME.
What is the racial composition of students in South Portland, ME?
South Portland, ME public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public high schools average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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