Ash Point Community School vs South School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 2.8 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
South School
Rockland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
311 students
| Measure | Ash Point Community School Owls Head, Maine | South School Rockland, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #127 of 312 | #236 of 312 |
| National rank | #17834 of 50,301 | #28698 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 158 | 311 |
| Enrollment | 158 | 311 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.6% | 64.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| city | Owls Head | Rockland |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ash Point Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.5 vs 44.9).
- •Ash Point Community School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Ash Point Community School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Ash Point Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.6% vs 64.3%).
- •South School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 10.5).
- •South School is the larger school with 311 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 South School?
On the Success Index (US), Ash Point Community School ranks higher (60.5 vs 44.9 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 South School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Owls Head and Rockland in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ash Point Community School: 158. South School: 311. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ash Point Community School and South School rank in Maine?
Ash Point Community School is 127th of 312 and South School is 236th of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).