Durham Community School vs Pownal Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 9.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Durham Community School
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
469 students
Pownal Elementary School
Pownal · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
97 students
| Measure | Durham Community School Durham, Maine | Pownal Elementary School Pownal, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #18 of 312 | #43 of 312 |
| National rank | #3082 of 50,301 | #7978 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 469 | 97 |
| Enrollment | 469 | 97 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.4% | 13.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 8.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 54.5% |
| city | Durham | Pownal |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Durham Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.6 vs 75.0).
- •Durham Community School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 54.5%).
- •Durham Community School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 64.5%).
- •Pownal Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.4% vs 16.4%).
- •Pownal Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 11.2).
- •Durham Community School is the larger school with 469 students compared with 97.
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 Durham Community School better than Pownal Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Durham Community School ranks higher (83.6 vs 75.0 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 Durham Community School and Pownal Elementary School?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Durham and Pownal in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Durham Community School: 469. Pownal Elementary School: 97. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Durham Community School and Pownal Elementary School rank in Maine?
Durham Community School is 18th of 312 and Pownal Elementary School is 43rd of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).