Bruce M Whittier Middle School vs Lawrence Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maine, United States, 87 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bruce M Whittier Middle School
Poland · Public middle · Grades 7–8
272 students
Lawrence Jr High School
Fairfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
276 students
| Measure | Bruce M Whittier Middle School Poland, Maine | Lawrence Jr High School Fairfield, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #25 of 84 | #44 of 84 |
| National rank | #4722 of 15,369 | #6505 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 272 | 276 |
| Enrollment | 272 | 276 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.6% | 52.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 36% |
| city | Poland | Fairfield |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bruce M Whittier Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.4 vs 55.3).
- •Bruce M Whittier Middle School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 36%).
- •Bruce M Whittier Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 55%).
- •Bruce M Whittier Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.6% vs 52.5%).
- •Bruce M Whittier Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.5).
- •Lawrence Jr High School is the larger school with 276 students compared with 272.
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 Bruce M Whittier Middle School better than Lawrence Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Bruce M Whittier Middle School ranks higher (63.4 vs 55.3 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 Bruce M Whittier Middle School and Lawrence Jr High School?
About 87 km in a straight line, between Poland and Fairfield in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bruce M Whittier Middle School: 272. Lawrence Jr High School: 276. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bruce M Whittier Middle School and Lawrence Jr High School rank in Maine?
Bruce M Whittier Middle School is 25th of 84 and Lawrence Jr High School is 44th of 84 among middle schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).