Buxton Center Elementary School vs Gorham Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 8.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buxton Center Elementary School
Buxton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
552 students
Gorham Middle School
Gorham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
718 students
| Measure | Buxton Center Elementary School Buxton, Maine | Gorham Middle School Gorham, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #172 of 312 | #17 of 84 |
| National rank | #22124 of 50,301 | #3160 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 552 | 718 |
| Enrollment | 552 | 718 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48% | 23.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 40% |
| city | Buxton | Gorham |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gorham Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.8 vs 54.3).
- •Gorham Middle School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 32%).
- •Gorham Middle School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 54%).
- •Gorham Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.8% vs 48%).
- •Buxton Center Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.8).
- •Gorham Middle School is the larger school with 718 students compared with 552.
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 Buxton Center Elementary School better than Gorham Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gorham Middle School ranks higher (70.8 vs 54.3 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 Buxton Center Elementary School and Gorham Middle School?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Buxton and Gorham in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buxton Center Elementary School: 552. Gorham Middle School: 718. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buxton Center Elementary School and Gorham Middle School rank in Maine?
Buxton Center Elementary School is 172nd of 312 and Gorham Middle School is 17th of 84 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).