Auburn Middle School vs Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Auburn Middle School
Auburn · Public middle · Grades 7–8
499 students
Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch
Auburn · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
291 students
| Measure | Auburn Middle School Auburn, Maine | Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch Auburn, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #73 of 84 | #225 of 312 |
| National rank | #9802 of 15,369 | #27421 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 499 | 291 |
| Enrollment | 499 | 291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.3% | 75.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 38% |
| city | Auburn | Auburn |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.7 vs 40.0).
- •Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch does better on math proficiency (38% vs 21%).
- •Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 45%).
- •Auburn Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.3% vs 75.6%).
- •Auburn Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.2).
- •Auburn Middle School is the larger school with 499 students compared with 291.
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 Auburn Middle School better than Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch ranks higher (46.7 vs 40.0 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 Auburn Middle School and Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Auburn and Auburn in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Auburn Middle School: 499. Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch: 291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Auburn Middle School and Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch rank in Maine?
Auburn Middle School is 73rd of 84 and Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch is 225th of 312 among middle schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).