Carl J Lamb School vs Sanford High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carl J Lamb School
Springvale · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
436 students
Sanford High School
Sanford · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,115 students
| Measure | Carl J Lamb School Springvale, Maine | Sanford High School Sanford, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #158 of 312 | #91 of 110 |
| National rank | #20657 of 50,301 | #11852 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 436 | 1,115 |
| Enrollment | 436 | 1,115 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.9% | 46.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 26% |
| city | Springvale | Sanford |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carl J Lamb School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.4 vs 36.5).
- •Carl J Lamb School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 26%).
- •Carl J Lamb School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 43%).
- •Sanford High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.4% vs 58.9%).
- •Carl J Lamb School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 18.0).
- •Sanford High School is the larger school with 1,115 students compared with 436.
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 Carl J Lamb School better than Sanford High School?
On the Success Index (US), Carl J Lamb School ranks higher (56.4 vs 36.5 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 Carl J Lamb School and Sanford High School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Springvale and Sanford in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carl J Lamb School: 436. Sanford High School: 1,115. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carl J Lamb School and Sanford High School rank in Maine?
Carl J Lamb School is 158th of 312 and Sanford High School is 91st of 110 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).