Cushing Community School vs Friendship Village School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 7.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cushing Community School
Cushing · Public elementary · Grades K–5
74 students
Friendship Village School
Friendship · Public elementary · Grades K–6
62 students
| Measure | Cushing Community School Cushing, Maine | Friendship Village School Friendship, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #241 of 312 | #152 of 312 |
| National rank | #29187 of 50,301 | #20195 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 74 | 62 |
| Enrollment | 74 | 62 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.4% | 45.2% |
| Students per teacher | 8.2 | 6.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 44.5% |
| city | Cushing | Friendship |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Friendship Village School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.1 vs 44.1).
- •Friendship Village School does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 34.5%).
- •Friendship Village School does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 44.5%).
- •Friendship Village School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.2% vs 55.4%).
- •Friendship Village School does better on students per teacher (6.9 vs 8.2).
- •Cushing Community School is the larger school with 74 students compared with 62.
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 Cushing Community School better than Friendship Village School?
On the Success Index (US), Friendship Village School ranks higher (57.1 vs 44.1 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 Cushing Community School and Friendship Village School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Cushing and Friendship in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cushing Community School: 74. Friendship Village School: 62. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cushing Community School and Friendship Village School rank in Maine?
Cushing Community School is 241st of 312 and Friendship Village School is 152nd of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).