Center Drive School vs Earl C McGraw School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Center Drive School
Orrington · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
346 students
Earl C McGraw School
Hampden · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
203 students
| Measure | Center Drive School Orrington, Maine | Earl C McGraw School Hampden, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #91 of 312 | #27 of 312 |
| National rank | #14835 of 50,301 | #5076 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 346 | 203 |
| Enrollment | 346 | 203 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.9% | 28.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | – |
| Math proficiency | 40% | – |
| city | Orrington | Hampden |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Earl C McGraw School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.8 vs 64.9).
- •Earl C McGraw School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.6% vs 30.9%).
- •Earl C McGraw School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.8).
- •Center Drive School is the larger school with 346 students compared with 203.
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 Center Drive School better than Earl C McGraw School?
On the Success Index (US), Earl C McGraw School ranks higher (79.8 vs 64.9 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 Center Drive School and Earl C McGraw School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Orrington and Hampden in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Center Drive School: 346. Earl C McGraw School: 203. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Center Drive School and Earl C McGraw School rank in Maine?
Center Drive School is 91st of 312 and Earl C McGraw School is 27th of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).