Fort O'Brien School vs Machias Memorial High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 6.3 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
Machias Memorial High School
Machias · Public high · Grades 9–12
173 students
| Measure | Fort O'Brien School Machiasport, Maine | Machias Memorial High School Machias, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #88 of 110 |
| National rank | – | #11747 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 57 | 173 |
| Enrollment | 57 | 173 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.4% | 63.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 69.5% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 24.5% |
| city | Machiasport | Machias |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fort O'Brien School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.0 vs 36.9).
- •Fort O'Brien School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 24.5%).
- •Fort O'Brien School does better on reading proficiency (69.5% vs 44.5%).
- •Fort O'Brien School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.4% vs 63.6%).
- •Machias Memorial High School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 14.3).
- •Machias Memorial High School is the larger school with 173 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 Machias Memorial High School?
On the Success Index (US), Fort O'Brien School ranks higher (51.0 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 Fort O'Brien School and Machias Memorial High School?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Machiasport and Machias in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort O'Brien School: 57. Machias Memorial High School: 173. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort O'Brien School and Machias Memorial High School rank in Maine?
Fort O'Brien School is unranked and Machias Memorial High School is 88th of 110 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).