Athens Community School vs Dimensions Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Athens Community School
Athens · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
105 students
Dimensions Academy
Cornville · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
177 students
| Measure | Athens Community School Athens, Maine | Dimensions Academy Cornville, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #118 of 312 | #312 of 312 |
| National rank | #17108 of 50,301 | #41818 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 105 | 177 |
| Enrollment | 105 | 177 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.6% | 72.3% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 12% |
| city | Athens | Cornville |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Athens Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.5 vs 24.8).
- •Athens Community School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 12%).
- •Athens Community School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •Athens Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.6% vs 72.3%).
- •Athens Community School does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 16.1).
- •Dimensions Academy is the larger school with 177 students compared with 105.
- •Athens Community School is a public school while Dimensions Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Athens Community School better than Dimensions Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Athens Community School ranks higher (61.5 vs 24.8 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 Athens Community School and Dimensions Academy?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Athens and Cornville in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Athens Community School: 105. Dimensions Academy: 177. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Athens Community School and Dimensions Academy rank in Maine?
Athens Community School is 118th of 312 and Dimensions Academy is 312th of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).