Bucksport Middle School vs Samuel L Wagner Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maine, United States, 9.0 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
Samuel L Wagner Middle School
Winterport · Public middle · Grades 5–8
203 students
| Measure | Bucksport Middle School Bucksport, Maine | Samuel L Wagner Middle School Winterport, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #52 of 84 | #49 of 84 |
| National rank | #7274 of 15,369 | #7003 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 292 | 203 |
| Enrollment | 292 | 203 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.1% | 42.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 28% |
| city | Bucksport | Winterport |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Samuel L Wagner Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.0 vs 51.6).
- •Samuel L Wagner Middle School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 24%).
- •Bucksport Middle School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 55%).
- •Samuel L Wagner Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.9% vs 54.1%).
- •Bucksport Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.9).
- •Bucksport Middle School is the larger school with 292 students compared with 203.
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 Samuel L Wagner Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Samuel L Wagner Middle School ranks higher (53.0 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 Samuel L Wagner Middle School?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Bucksport and Winterport in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bucksport Middle School: 292. Samuel L Wagner Middle School: 203. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bucksport Middle School and Samuel L Wagner Middle School rank in Maine?
Bucksport Middle School is 52nd of 84 and Samuel L Wagner Middle School is 49th of 84 among middle schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).