Best South Portland Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,006 students in South Portland, ME.

The top-ranked public high school in South Portland, ME is South Portland High School. 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 score of 30% (versus the Maine public high school average of 42%), and score of 67% (versus the 82% statewide average). High schools in South Portland have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public high schools.

South Portland, ME public high school have a of 88%, which is more than the Maine average of 86%.

The school with highest graduation rate is South Portland High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maine or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public high school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in South Portland, ME (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

South Portland High School

(Math: 30% | Reading: 65-69%)
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Bottom 50%

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637 Highland Avenue
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 767-3266

Gr: 9-12 | 995 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

Rank: n/an/a

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675 Westbrook Street
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 822-2660

Gr: 7-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

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South Portland, Maine Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School (Closed 2023)

240 Ocean St.
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-7386

Gr: 5-8 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Hamlin Elementary School (Closed 2004)

496 Ocean Street
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-0778

Gr: K-5 | 94 students Minority enrollment: 3%

Mary F. Marsh Elementary School (Closed 2006)

Macarthur Circle
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 773-3265

Gr: K-5 | 128 students Minority enrollment: 16%

Memorial Middle School (Closed 2023)

120 Wescott Road
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 773-5629

Gr: 6-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

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.

How many public high schools are located in South Portland?

2 public high schools are located in South Portland.

What is the racial composition of students in South Portland?

South Portland public high schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public high schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).