South Portland, ME
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 24,736 |
| Crime: | Average |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Low |
Geography
This city is located in southwestern Maine, just south of Portland.
Cultural Attractions
Most of the Maine Mall, the state’s largest shopping center, is located in South Portland.
Recreation
The beach is accessible to the public through Spring Point Shoreway Park.
Historical
South Portland has been a shipbuilding area since the 17th century.
Economy
An oil terminal, rolling mills, and timber yards are just some of the businesses operating in South Portland.
| Math score of schools here versus the state average [details] | Lower |
| Reading score of schools here versus the state average[details] | Higher |
| Number of elementary schools | 7 |
| Number of middle schools | 5 |
| Number of high schools | 3 |
| America's Best Colleges in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 0 / 1 |
High schools ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Medal | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Elizabeth High School | Cape Elizabeth, ME | Silver | 588 |
| Falmouth High School | Falmouth, ME | Silver | 649 |
| Greely High School | Cumberland, ME | Silver | 739 |
| Scarborough High School | Scarborough, ME | Silver | 1,007 |
| Yarmouth High School | Yarmouth, ME | Silver | 492 |
Colleges ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Rank | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bates College | Lewiston, ME | #25, Lib. Arts | 1,660 |
| Maine College of Art | Portland, ME | Unranked, Arts | 379 |
| St. Joseph's College | Standish, ME | Tier 3, U.-Master's (N) | N/A |
| University of New England | Biddeford, ME | #81, U.-Master's (N) | 3,792 |
| University of New Hampshire | Durham, NH | #113, Nat. U. | 15,053 |
| University of Southern Maine | Gorham, ME | Tier 3, U.-Master's (N) | 10,453 |
Copyright © 2009 Onboard Informatics. Information is represented by Onboard Informatics as reliable but not guaranteed.
