Burchard A Dunn School vs Fiddlehead School of Arts & Science
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 6.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burchard A Dunn School
New Gloucester · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
350 students
Fiddlehead School of Arts & Science
Gray · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
177 students
| Measure | Burchard A Dunn School New Gloucester, Maine | Fiddlehead School of Arts & Science Gray, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #77 of 312 | #168 of 312 |
| National rank | #12556 of 50,301 | #21802 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 350 | 177 |
| Enrollment | 350 | 177 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38% | 28.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 34.5% |
| city | New Gloucester | Gray |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burchard A Dunn School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 54.8).
- •Burchard A Dunn School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 34.5%).
- •Burchard A Dunn School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 54.5%).
- •Fiddlehead School of Arts & Science does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.2% vs 38%).
- •Burchard A Dunn School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.8).
- •Burchard A Dunn School is the larger school with 350 students compared with 177.
- •Burchard A Dunn School is a public school while Fiddlehead School of Arts & Science is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Burchard A Dunn School better than Fiddlehead School of Arts & Science?
On the Success Index (US), Burchard A Dunn School ranks higher (68.2 vs 54.8 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 Burchard A Dunn School and Fiddlehead School of Arts & Science?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between New Gloucester and Gray in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burchard A Dunn School: 350. Fiddlehead School of Arts & Science: 177. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burchard A Dunn School and Fiddlehead School of Arts & Science rank in Maine?
Burchard A Dunn School is 77th of 312 and Fiddlehead School of Arts & Science is 168th of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).