Cherryfield Elementary vs Palermo Consolidated School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 124 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherryfield Elementary
Cherryfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
110 students
Palermo Consolidated School
Palermo · Public elementary · Grades K–8
111 students
| Measure | Cherryfield Elementary Cherryfield, Maine | Palermo Consolidated School Palermo, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #286 of 312 | #186 of 312 |
| National rank | #33825 of 50,301 | #23342 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 110 | 111 |
| Enrollment | 110 | 111 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70% | 48.6% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| city | Cherryfield | Palermo |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palermo Consolidated School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.6 vs 37.2).
- •Palermo Consolidated School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Palermo Consolidated School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Palermo Consolidated School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.6% vs 70%).
- •Palermo Consolidated School is the larger school with 111 students compared with 110.
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 Cherryfield Elementary better than Palermo Consolidated School?
On the Success Index (US), Palermo Consolidated School ranks higher (52.6 vs 37.2 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 Cherryfield Elementary and Palermo Consolidated School?
About 124 km in a straight line, between Cherryfield and Palermo in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherryfield Elementary: 110. Palermo Consolidated School: 111. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherryfield Elementary and Palermo Consolidated School rank in Maine?
Cherryfield Elementary is 286th of 312 and Palermo Consolidated School is 186th of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).