Fort O'Brien School vs Kermit S Nickerson School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 128 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort O'Brien School
Machiasport · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
57 students
Kermit S Nickerson School
Swanville · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
58 students
| Measure | Fort O'Brien School Machiasport, Maine | Kermit S Nickerson School Swanville, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 57 | 58 |
| Enrollment | 57 | 58 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.4% | 70.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 69.5% | – |
| Math proficiency | 30% | – |
| city | Machiasport | Swanville |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fort O'Brien School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.0 vs 45.0).
- •Fort O'Brien School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.4% vs 70.7%).
- •Kermit S Nickerson School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.3).
- •Kermit S Nickerson School is the larger school with 58 students compared with 57.
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 Fort O'Brien School better than Kermit S Nickerson School?
On the Success Index (US), Fort O'Brien School ranks higher (51.0 vs 45.0 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 Fort O'Brien School and Kermit S Nickerson School?
About 128 km in a straight line, between Machiasport and Swanville in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort O'Brien School: 57. Kermit S Nickerson School: 58. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort O'Brien School and Kermit S Nickerson School rank in Maine?
Fort O'Brien School is unranked and Kermit S Nickerson School is unranked among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).