Governor John Fairfield School vs Loranger Memorial School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Governor John Fairfield School
Saco · Public elementary · Grades K–2
268 students
Loranger Memorial School
Old Orchard Beach · Public middle · Grades 3–8
251 students
| Measure | Governor John Fairfield School Saco, Maine | Loranger Memorial School Old Orchard Beach, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #33 of 312 | #43 of 84 |
| National rank | #6420 of 50,301 | #6391 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades 3–8 |
| Students | 268 | 251 |
| Enrollment | 268 | 251 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.6% | 41.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 8.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 54% |
| Math proficiency | – | 28% |
| city | Saco | Old Orchard Beach |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Governor John Fairfield School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.5 vs 55.8).
- •Governor John Fairfield School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.6% vs 41.8%).
- •Loranger Memorial School does better on students per teacher (8.4 vs 10.7).
- •Governor John Fairfield School is the larger school with 268 students compared with 251.
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 Governor John Fairfield School better than Loranger Memorial School?
On the Success Index (US), Governor John Fairfield School ranks higher (77.5 vs 55.8 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 Governor John Fairfield School and Loranger Memorial School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Saco and Old Orchard Beach in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Governor John Fairfield School: 268. Loranger Memorial School: 251. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Governor John Fairfield School and Loranger Memorial School rank in Maine?
Governor John Fairfield School is 33rd of 312 and Loranger Memorial School is 43rd of 84 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).