Bowdoin Central School vs Bowdoinham Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowdoin Central School
Bowdoin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
194 students
Bowdoinham Community School
Bowdoinham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
192 students
| Measure | Bowdoin Central School Bowdoin, Maine | Bowdoinham Community School Bowdoinham, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #161 of 312 | #99 of 312 |
| National rank | #21070 of 50,301 | #15506 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 194 | 192 |
| Enrollment | 194 | 192 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.1% | 33.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| city | Bowdoin | Bowdoinham |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bowdoinham Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.9 vs 55.8).
- •Bowdoinham Community School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Bowdoinham Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.3% vs 37.1%).
- •Bowdoin Central School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.0).
- •Bowdoin Central School is the larger school with 194 students compared with 192.
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 Bowdoin Central School better than Bowdoinham Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Bowdoinham Community School ranks higher (63.9 vs 55.8 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 Bowdoin Central School and Bowdoinham Community School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Bowdoin and Bowdoinham in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowdoin Central School: 194. Bowdoinham Community School: 192. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowdoin Central School and Bowdoinham Community School rank in Maine?
Bowdoin Central School is 161st of 312 and Bowdoinham Community School is 99th of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).