Fort O'Brien School vs Rose M Gaffney School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 6.4 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
Rose M Gaffney School
Machias · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
321 students
| Measure | Fort O'Brien School Machiasport, Maine | Rose M Gaffney School Machias, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #184 of 312 |
| National rank | – | #23130 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 57 | 321 |
| Enrollment | 57 | 321 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.4% | 63.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 69.5% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 42% |
| city | Machiasport | Machias |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rose M Gaffney School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.9 vs 51.0).
- •Rose M Gaffney School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 30%).
- •Fort O'Brien School does better on reading proficiency (69.5% vs 57%).
- •Fort O'Brien School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.4% vs 63.6%).
- •Rose M Gaffney School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.3).
- •Rose M Gaffney School is the larger school with 321 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 Rose M Gaffney School?
On the Success Index (US), Rose M Gaffney School ranks higher (52.9 vs 51.0 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 Rose M Gaffney School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Machiasport and Machias in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort O'Brien School: 57. Rose M Gaffney School: 321. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort O'Brien School and Rose M Gaffney School rank in Maine?
Fort O'Brien School is unranked and Rose M Gaffney School is 184th of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).