South School
#236 of 312 elementary schools in Maine
#28698 of 50,301 nationally
About South School
South School is a public elementary located in Rockland, in the Rsu 13 school district of Maine, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 311 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 44.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 236th of 312 ranked elementary schools in Maine. Its strongest component is students per teacher (96th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (18th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 311.
There are 2 schools in Rockland; South School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)27%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)64.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)9.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for South School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 64.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 9.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near South School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Oceanside High School
Rockland · Public high · Grades 9–12
494 students · 2.3 km away
Ash Point Community School
Owls Head · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
158 students · 2.8 km away
Thomaston Grammar School
Thomaston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
164 students · 5.5 km away
Oceanside Middle School
Thomaston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
307 students · 5.8 km away
Warren Community School
Warren · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
286 students · 10 km away
Camden Hills Regional H S
Rockport · Public high · Grades 9–12
757 students · 10 km away
Camden-Rockport Elementary School
Rockport · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
340 students · 10 km away
Camden-Rockport Middle School
Camden · Public middle · Grades 5–8
348 students · 13 km away
Cushing Community School
Cushing · Public elementary · Grades K–5
74 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Maine with a comparable Enrollment.
Hall-Dale Elementary Sch
Hallowell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
311 students
Fruit Street School
Bangor · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
310 students
Mill Stream Elementary School
Norridgewock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
309 students
Turner Primary School
Turner · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
308 students
Sea Road School
Kennebunk · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
308 students
Boothbay Region Elem School
Boothbay Harbor · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
307 students
Frequently asked questions
Is South School a good school?
South School has a Success Index (US) of 44.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #236 of 312 in Maine. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does South School rank in Maine?
South School ranks #236 of 312 elementary schools in Maine and #28698 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South School?
South School had 311 students in 2025.
Is South School a elementary school or a high school?
South School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South School?
There are 9 schools within 15 km of South School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.