Buckfield Jr-Sr High School vs Hartford-Sumner Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 7.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckfield Jr-Sr High School
Buckfield · Public high · Grades 7–12
228 students
Hartford-Sumner Elementary School
Sumner · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
297 students
| Measure | Buckfield Jr-Sr High School Buckfield, Maine | Hartford-Sumner Elementary School Sumner, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #74 of 110 | #213 of 312 |
| National rank | #11087 of 16,910 | #26352 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 228 | 297 |
| Enrollment | 228 | 297 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.1% | 61.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 32% |
| city | Buckfield | Sumner |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hartford-Sumner Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.2 vs 39.4).
- •Hartford-Sumner Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Hartford-Sumner Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Buckfield Jr-Sr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.1% vs 61.6%).
- •Buckfield Jr-Sr High School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.9).
- •Hartford-Sumner Elementary School is the larger school with 297 students compared with 228.
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 Buckfield Jr-Sr High School better than Hartford-Sumner Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hartford-Sumner Elementary School ranks higher (48.2 vs 39.4 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 Buckfield Jr-Sr High School and Hartford-Sumner Elementary School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Buckfield and Sumner in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buckfield Jr-Sr High School: 228. Hartford-Sumner Elementary School: 297. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buckfield Jr-Sr High School and Hartford-Sumner Elementary School rank in Maine?
Buckfield Jr-Sr High School is 74th of 110 and Hartford-Sumner Elementary School is 213th of 312 among high schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).