Gerald E Talbot Community School vs Great Salt Bay Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 75 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gerald E Talbot Community School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
394 students
Great Salt Bay Community School
Damariscotta · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
397 students
| Measure | Gerald E Talbot Community School Portland, Maine | Great Salt Bay Community School Damariscotta, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #222 of 312 | #69 of 312 |
| National rank | #27082 of 50,301 | #11594 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 394 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 394 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.8% | 39.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 45% |
| city | Portland | Damariscotta |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Great Salt Bay Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.6 vs 47.1).
- •Great Salt Bay Community School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 32%).
- •Great Salt Bay Community School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 52%).
- •Great Salt Bay Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.3% vs 70.8%).
- •Gerald E Talbot Community School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 11.0).
- •Great Salt Bay Community School is the larger school with 397 students compared with 394.
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 Gerald E Talbot Community School better than Great Salt Bay Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Great Salt Bay Community School ranks higher (69.6 vs 47.1 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 Gerald E Talbot Community School and Great Salt Bay Community School?
About 75 km in a straight line, between Portland and Damariscotta in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gerald E Talbot Community School: 394. Great Salt Bay Community School: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gerald E Talbot Community School and Great Salt Bay Community School rank in Maine?
Gerald E Talbot Community School is 222nd of 312 and Great Salt Bay Community School is 69th of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).