China Middle School vs Palermo Consolidated School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 7.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
China Middle School
China · Public middle · Grades 5–8
170 students
Palermo Consolidated School
Palermo · Public elementary · Grades K–8
111 students
| Measure | China Middle School China, Maine | Palermo Consolidated School Palermo, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #54 of 84 | #186 of 312 |
| National rank | #7698 of 15,369 | #23342 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 170 | 111 |
| Enrollment | 170 | 111 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.6% | 48.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| city | China | Palermo |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palermo Consolidated School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.6 vs 49.7).
- •Palermo Consolidated School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Palermo Consolidated School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •China Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.6% vs 48.6%).
- •Palermo Consolidated School does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 12.1).
- •China Middle School is the larger school with 170 students compared with 111.
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 China Middle School better than Palermo Consolidated School?
On the Success Index (US), Palermo Consolidated School ranks higher (52.6 vs 49.7 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 China Middle School and Palermo Consolidated School?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between China and Palermo in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
China Middle School: 170. Palermo Consolidated School: 111. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do China Middle School and Palermo Consolidated School rank in Maine?
China Middle School is 54th of 84 and Palermo Consolidated School is 186th of 312 among middle schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).