Dyer Elementary School vs Pleasant Hill School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dyer Elementary School
South Portland · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
194 students
Pleasant Hill School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades K–2
180 students
| Measure | Dyer Elementary School South Portland, Maine | Pleasant Hill School Scarborough, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #72 of 312 | #9 of 312 |
| National rank | #11921 of 50,301 | #1650 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 194 | 180 |
| Enrollment | 194 | 180 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.4% | 11.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | – |
| Math proficiency | 47% | – |
| city | South Portland | Scarborough |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Hill School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.0 vs 69.1).
- •Pleasant Hill School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.1% vs 28.4%).
- •Dyer Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 11.3).
- •Dyer Elementary School is the larger school with 194 students compared with 180.
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 Dyer Elementary School better than Pleasant Hill School?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Hill School ranks higher (87.0 vs 69.1 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 Dyer Elementary School and Pleasant Hill School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between South Portland and Scarborough in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dyer Elementary School: 194. Pleasant Hill School: 180. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dyer Elementary School and Pleasant Hill School rank in Maine?
Dyer Elementary School is 72nd of 312 and Pleasant Hill School is 9th of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).