Blue Hill Consolidated School vs Penobscot Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Hill Consolidated School
Blue Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
256 students
Penobscot Elementary School
Penobscot · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
65 students
| Measure | Blue Hill Consolidated School Blue Hill, Maine | Penobscot Elementary School Penobscot, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #145 of 312 | #112 of 312 |
| National rank | #19493 of 50,301 | #16677 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 256 | 65 |
| Enrollment | 256 | 65 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.5% | 44.6% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 7.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 44.5% |
| city | Blue Hill | Penobscot |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Penobscot Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.2 vs 58.1).
- •Penobscot Elementary School does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 37%).
- •Penobscot Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 52%).
- •Blue Hill Consolidated School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.5% vs 44.6%).
- •Penobscot Elementary School does better on students per teacher (7.2 vs 8.5).
- •Blue Hill Consolidated School is the larger school with 256 students compared with 65.
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 Blue Hill Consolidated School better than Penobscot Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Penobscot Elementary School ranks higher (62.2 vs 58.1 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 Blue Hill Consolidated School and Penobscot Elementary School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Blue Hill and Penobscot in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Hill Consolidated School: 256. Penobscot Elementary School: 65. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Hill Consolidated School and Penobscot Elementary School rank in Maine?
Blue Hill Consolidated School is 145th of 312 and Penobscot Elementary School is 112th of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).