Bucksport Middle School vs Maranacook Community Middle Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maine, United States, 96 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bucksport Middle School
Bucksport · Public middle · Grades 5–8
292 students
Maranacook Community Middle Sch
Readfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
290 students
| Measure | Bucksport Middle School Bucksport, Maine | Maranacook Community Middle Sch Readfield, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #52 of 84 | #22 of 84 |
| National rank | #7274 of 15,369 | #4164 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 292 | 290 |
| Enrollment | 292 | 290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.1% | 34.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 34% |
| city | Bucksport | Readfield |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maranacook Community Middle Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.1 vs 51.6).
- •Maranacook Community Middle Sch does better on math proficiency (34% vs 24%).
- •Maranacook Community Middle Sch does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 58%).
- •Maranacook Community Middle Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.1% vs 54.1%).
- •Maranacook Community Middle Sch does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 10.8).
- •Bucksport Middle School is the larger school with 292 students compared with 290.
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 Bucksport Middle School better than Maranacook Community Middle Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Maranacook Community Middle Sch ranks higher (66.1 vs 51.6 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 Bucksport Middle School and Maranacook Community Middle Sch?
About 96 km in a straight line, between Bucksport and Readfield in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bucksport Middle School: 292. Maranacook Community Middle Sch: 290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bucksport Middle School and Maranacook Community Middle Sch rank in Maine?
Bucksport Middle School is 52nd of 84 and Maranacook Community Middle Sch is 22nd of 84 among middle schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).