Dedham School vs Wiscasset Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 115 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dedham School
Dedham · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
167 students
Wiscasset Elementary School
Wiscasset · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
166 students
| Measure | Dedham School Dedham, Maine | Wiscasset Elementary School Wiscasset, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #45 of 312 | #293 of 312 |
| National rank | #8254 of 50,301 | #34851 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 167 | 166 |
| Enrollment | 167 | 166 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24% | 52.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 7.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 12% |
| city | Dedham | Wiscasset |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dedham School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.5 vs 35.7).
- •Dedham School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 12%).
- •Dedham School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 37%).
- •Dedham School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24% vs 52.4%).
- •Wiscasset Elementary School does better on students per teacher (7.2 vs 11.1).
- •Dedham School is the larger school with 167 students compared with 166.
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 Dedham School better than Wiscasset Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dedham School ranks higher (74.5 vs 35.7 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 Dedham School and Wiscasset Elementary School?
About 115 km in a straight line, between Dedham and Wiscasset in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dedham School: 167. Wiscasset Elementary School: 166. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dedham School and Wiscasset Elementary School rank in Maine?
Dedham School is 45th of 312 and Wiscasset Elementary School is 293rd of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).