Bowdoin Central School vs Mt Ararat Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 9.4 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
Mt Ararat Middle School
Topsham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
533 students
| Measure | Bowdoin Central School Bowdoin, Maine | Mt Ararat Middle School Topsham, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #161 of 312 | #20 of 84 |
| National rank | #21070 of 50,301 | #3922 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 194 | 533 |
| Enrollment | 194 | 533 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.1% | 32.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 38% |
| city | Bowdoin | Topsham |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mt Ararat Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.4 vs 55.8).
- •Bowdoin Central School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 38%).
- •Mt Ararat Middle School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Mt Ararat Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.1% vs 37.1%).
- •Mt Ararat Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.4).
- •Mt Ararat Middle School is the larger school with 533 students compared with 194.
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 Mt Ararat Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mt Ararat Middle School ranks higher (67.4 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 Mt Ararat Middle School?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Bowdoin and Topsham in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowdoin Central School: 194. Mt Ararat Middle School: 533. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowdoin Central School and Mt Ararat Middle School rank in Maine?
Bowdoin Central School is 161st of 312 and Mt Ararat Middle School is 20th of 84 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).