Fruit Street School vs South School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 85 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fruit Street School
Bangor · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
310 students
South School
Rockland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
311 students
| Measure | Fruit Street School Bangor, Maine | South School Rockland, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #12 of 312 | #236 of 312 |
| National rank | #1819 of 50,301 | #28698 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 310 | 311 |
| Enrollment | 310 | 311 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.5% | 64.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 27% |
| city | Bangor | Rockland |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fruit Street School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.5 vs 44.9).
- •Fruit Street School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 27%).
- •Fruit Street School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 47%).
- •Fruit Street School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.5% vs 64.3%).
- •South School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 13.5).
- •South School is the larger school with 311 students compared with 310.
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 Fruit Street School better than South School?
On the Success Index (US), Fruit Street School ranks higher (86.5 vs 44.9 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 Fruit Street School and South School?
About 85 km in a straight line, between Bangor and Rockland in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fruit Street School: 310. South School: 311. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fruit Street School and South School rank in Maine?
Fruit Street School is 12th of 312 and South School is 236th of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).