Great Salt Bay Community School vs Nobleboro Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 4.9 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
Nobleboro Central School
Nobleboro · Public elementary · Grades K–8
140 students
| Measure | Great Salt Bay Community School Damariscotta, Maine | Nobleboro Central School Nobleboro, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #69 of 312 | #65 of 312 |
| National rank | #11594 of 50,301 | #11105 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 397 | 140 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 140 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.3% | 40.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 47% |
| city | Damariscotta | Nobleboro |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (69.6 vs 70.3).
- •Nobleboro Central School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •Nobleboro Central School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 68%).
- •Great Salt Bay Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.3% vs 40.7%).
- •Nobleboro Central School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.0).
- •Great Salt Bay Community School is the larger school with 397 students compared with 140.
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 Nobleboro Central School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Great Salt Bay Community School and Nobleboro Central School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Damariscotta and Nobleboro in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Great Salt Bay Community School: 397. Nobleboro Central School: 140. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Great Salt Bay Community School and Nobleboro Central School rank in Maine?
Great Salt Bay Community School is 69th of 312 and Nobleboro Central School is 65th of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).