Great Falls Elementary School vs Guy E Rowe School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 54 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Falls Elementary School
Gorham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
429 students
Guy E Rowe School
Norway · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
428 students
| Measure | Great Falls Elementary School Gorham, Maine | Guy E Rowe School Norway, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #53 of 312 | #296 of 312 |
| National rank | #9577 of 50,301 | #35503 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 429 | 428 |
| Enrollment | 429 | 428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.5% | 62.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 17% |
| city | Gorham | Norway |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Great Falls Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.5 vs 34.6).
- •Great Falls Elementary School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 17%).
- •Great Falls Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 39%).
- •Great Falls Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.5% vs 62.9%).
- •Great Falls Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.6).
- •Great Falls Elementary School is the larger school with 429 students compared with 428.
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 Great Falls Elementary School better than Guy E Rowe School?
On the Success Index (US), Great Falls Elementary School ranks higher (72.5 vs 34.6 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 Great Falls Elementary School and Guy E Rowe School?
About 54 km in a straight line, between Gorham and Norway in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Great Falls Elementary School: 429. Guy E Rowe School: 428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Great Falls Elementary School and Guy E Rowe School rank in Maine?
Great Falls Elementary School is 53rd of 312 and Guy E Rowe School is 296th of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).