Great Salt Bay Community School vs Margaret Chase Smith
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 123 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Salt Bay Community School
Damariscotta · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
397 students
Margaret Chase Smith
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
396 students
| Measure | Great Salt Bay Community School Damariscotta, Maine | Margaret Chase Smith Sanford, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #69 of 312 | #76 of 312 |
| National rank | #11594 of 50,301 | #12367 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 397 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.3% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | – |
| Math proficiency | 45% | – |
| city | Damariscotta | Sanford |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Great Salt Bay Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.6 vs 68.5).
- •Great Salt Bay Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.3% vs 54%).
- •Great Salt Bay Community School is the larger school with 397 students compared with 396.
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 Salt Bay Community School better than Margaret Chase Smith?
On the Success Index (US), Great Salt Bay Community School ranks higher (69.6 vs 68.5 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 Salt Bay Community School and Margaret Chase Smith?
About 123 km in a straight line, between Damariscotta and Sanford in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Great Salt Bay Community School: 397. Margaret Chase Smith: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Great Salt Bay Community School and Margaret Chase Smith rank in Maine?
Great Salt Bay Community School is 69th of 312 and Margaret Chase Smith is 76th of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).