Central School vs Farwell Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 108 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central School
South Berwick · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
402 students
Farwell Elementary School
Lewiston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
401 students
| Measure | Central School South Berwick, Maine | Farwell Elementary School Lewiston, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #140 of 312 | #256 of 312 |
| National rank | #19106 of 50,301 | #30408 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 402 | 401 |
| Enrollment | 402 | 401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.7% | 54.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 22% |
| city | South Berwick | Lewiston |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.6 vs 42.3).
- •Central School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Central School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Central School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.7% vs 54.6%).
- •Farwell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 13.4).
- •Central School is the larger school with 402 students compared with 401.
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 Central School better than Farwell Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Central School ranks higher (58.6 vs 42.3 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 Central School and Farwell Elementary School?
About 108 km in a straight line, between South Berwick and Lewiston in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central School: 402. Farwell Elementary School: 401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central School and Farwell Elementary School rank in Maine?
Central School is 140th of 312 and Farwell Elementary School is 256th of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).