Ash Point Community School vs Oceanside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 7.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ash Point Community School
Owls Head · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
158 students
Oceanside Middle School
Thomaston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
307 students
| Measure | Ash Point Community School Owls Head, Maine | Oceanside Middle School Thomaston, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #127 of 312 | #66 of 84 |
| National rank | #17834 of 50,301 | #8654 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 158 | 307 |
| Enrollment | 158 | 307 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.6% | 52.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 8.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 21% |
| city | Owls Head | Thomaston |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ash Point Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.5 vs 45.3).
- •Ash Point Community School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 21%).
- •Ash Point Community School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 45%).
- •Ash Point Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.6% vs 52.1%).
- •Oceanside Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.1 vs 10.5).
- •Oceanside Middle School is the larger school with 307 students compared with 158.
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 Ash Point Community School better than Oceanside Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ash Point Community School ranks higher (60.5 vs 45.3 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 Ash Point Community School and Oceanside Middle School?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Owls Head and Thomaston in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ash Point Community School: 158. Oceanside Middle School: 307. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ash Point Community School and Oceanside Middle School rank in Maine?
Ash Point Community School is 127th of 312 and Oceanside Middle School is 66th of 84 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).