Buxton Center Elementary School vs Hollis School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 5.1 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
Hollis School
Hollis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
272 students
| Measure | Buxton Center Elementary School Buxton, Maine | Hollis School Hollis, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #172 of 312 | #194 of 312 |
| National rank | #22124 of 50,301 | #23968 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 552 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 552 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48% | 34.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| city | Buxton | Hollis |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buxton Center Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 51.7).
- •Buxton Center Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Buxton Center Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 52%).
- •Hollis School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.6% vs 48%).
- •Buxton Center Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.0).
- •Buxton Center Elementary School is the larger school with 552 students compared with 272.
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 Hollis School?
On the Success Index (US), Buxton Center Elementary School ranks higher (54.3 vs 51.7 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 Hollis School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Buxton and Hollis in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buxton Center Elementary School: 552. Hollis School: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buxton Center Elementary School and Hollis School rank in Maine?
Buxton Center Elementary School is 172nd of 312 and Hollis School is 194th of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).