Elm Street School-East Machias vs Machias Memorial High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 6.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elm Street School-East Machias
East Machias · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
176 students
Machias Memorial High School
Machias · Public high · Grades 9–12
173 students
| Measure | Elm Street School-East Machias East Machias, Maine | Machias Memorial High School Machias, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #260 of 312 | #88 of 110 |
| National rank | #30629 of 50,301 | #11747 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 176 | 173 |
| Enrollment | 176 | 173 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.1% | 63.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 24.5% |
| city | East Machias | Machias |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elm Street School-East Machias scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.0 vs 36.9).
- •Machias Memorial High School does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 22%).
- •Elm Street School-East Machias does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 44.5%).
- •Elm Street School-East Machias does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.1% vs 63.6%).
- •Machias Memorial High School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.6).
- •Elm Street School-East Machias is the larger school with 176 students compared with 173.
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 Elm Street School-East Machias better than Machias Memorial High School?
On the Success Index (US), Elm Street School-East Machias ranks higher (42.0 vs 36.9 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 Elm Street School-East Machias and Machias Memorial High School?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between East Machias and Machias in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elm Street School-East Machias: 176. Machias Memorial High School: 173. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elm Street School-East Machias and Machias Memorial High School rank in Maine?
Elm Street School-East Machias is 260th of 312 and Machias Memorial High School is 88th of 110 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).