Durham Community School vs Thomas J McMahon Elementary Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 15 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
Thomas J McMahon Elementary Sch
Lewiston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
474 students
| Measure | Durham Community School Durham, Maine | Thomas J McMahon Elementary Sch Lewiston, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #18 of 312 | #308 of 312 |
| National rank | #3082 of 50,301 | #39610 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 469 | 474 |
| Enrollment | 469 | 474 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.4% | 62.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 9% |
| city | Durham | Lewiston |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Durham Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.6 vs 28.4).
- •Durham Community School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 9%).
- •Durham Community School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 19%).
- •Durham Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.4% vs 62.4%).
- •Thomas J McMahon Elementary Sch does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 11.2).
- •Thomas J McMahon Elementary Sch is the larger school with 474 students compared with 469.
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 Thomas J McMahon Elementary Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Durham Community School ranks higher (83.6 vs 28.4 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 Thomas J McMahon Elementary Sch?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Durham and Lewiston in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Durham Community School: 469. Thomas J McMahon Elementary Sch: 474. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Durham Community School and Thomas J McMahon Elementary Sch rank in Maine?
Durham Community School is 18th of 312 and Thomas J McMahon Elementary Sch is 308th of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).