Ames Elementary School vs Opal Myrick Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 149 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ames Elementary School
Searsmont · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
122 students
Opal Myrick Elementary School
East Millinocket · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
121 students
| Measure | Ames Elementary School Searsmont, Maine | Opal Myrick Elementary School East Millinocket, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #234 of 312 | #181 of 312 |
| National rank | #28294 of 50,301 | #22926 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 122 | 121 |
| Enrollment | 122 | 121 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.6% | 62.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 8.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 54.5% |
| city | Searsmont | East Millinocket |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Opal Myrick Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.2 vs 45.4).
- •Opal Myrick Elementary School does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 22%).
- •Ames Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 44.5%).
- •Ames Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.6% vs 62.8%).
- •Opal Myrick Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.1 vs 12.2).
- •Ames Elementary School is the larger school with 122 students compared with 121.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ames Elementary School better than Opal Myrick Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Opal Myrick Elementary School ranks higher (53.2 vs 45.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ames Elementary School and Opal Myrick Elementary School?
About 149 km in a straight line, between Searsmont and East Millinocket in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ames Elementary School: 122. Opal Myrick Elementary School: 121. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ames Elementary School and Opal Myrick Elementary School rank in Maine?
Ames Elementary School is 234th of 312 and Opal Myrick Elementary School is 181st of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).