Bucksport Middle School vs Miles Lane School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 480 m 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
Miles Lane School
Bucksport · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
316 students
| Measure | Bucksport Middle School Bucksport, Maine | Miles Lane School Bucksport, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #52 of 84 | #231 of 312 |
| National rank | #7274 of 15,369 | #27917 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 1–4 |
| Students | 292 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 292 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.1% | 60.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 27% |
| city | Bucksport | Bucksport |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bucksport Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.6 vs 46.0).
- •Miles Lane School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 24%).
- •Bucksport Middle School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 52%).
- •Bucksport Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.1% vs 60.8%).
- •Bucksport Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.2).
- •Miles Lane School is the larger school with 316 students compared with 292.
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 Miles Lane School?
On the Success Index (US), Bucksport Middle School ranks higher (51.6 vs 46.0 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 Miles Lane School?
About 480 m in a straight line, between Bucksport and Bucksport in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bucksport Middle School: 292. Miles Lane School: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bucksport Middle School and Miles Lane School rank in Maine?
Bucksport Middle School is 52nd of 84 and Miles Lane School is 231st of 312 among middle schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).