Caribou Community School vs Mabel I Wilson School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 384 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caribou Community School
Caribou · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
752 students
Mabel I Wilson School
Cumberland · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
730 students
| Measure | Caribou Community School Caribou, Maine | Mabel I Wilson School Cumberland, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #148 of 312 | #28 of 312 |
| National rank | #19970 of 50,301 | #5189 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 752 | 730 |
| Enrollment | 752 | 730 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.1% | 8.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 62% |
| Math proficiency | – | 62% |
| city | Caribou | Cumberland |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mabel I Wilson School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.6 vs 57.4).
- •Mabel I Wilson School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.8% vs 53.1%).
- •Mabel I Wilson School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.2).
- •Caribou Community School is the larger school with 752 students compared with 730.
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 Caribou Community School better than Mabel I Wilson School?
On the Success Index (US), Mabel I Wilson School ranks higher (79.6 vs 57.4 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 Caribou Community School and Mabel I Wilson School?
About 384 km in a straight line, between Caribou and Cumberland in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Caribou Community School: 752. Mabel I Wilson School: 730. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Caribou Community School and Mabel I Wilson School rank in Maine?
Caribou Community School is 148th of 312 and Mabel I Wilson School is 28th of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).