Hancock Grammar School vs Sumner Memorial High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 7.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hancock Grammar School
Hancock · Public elementary · Grades K–8
188 students
Sumner Memorial High School
Sullivan · Public high · Grades 9–12
214 students
| Measure | Hancock Grammar School Hancock, Maine | Sumner Memorial High School Sullivan, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #258 of 312 | #83 of 110 |
| National rank | #30553 of 50,301 | #11514 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 188 | 214 |
| Enrollment | 188 | 214 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66% | 50.5% |
| Students per teacher | 8.2 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 15% |
| city | Hancock | Sullivan |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hancock Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.1 vs 37.8).
- •Hancock Grammar School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 15%).
- •Hancock Grammar School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 44.5%).
- •Sumner Memorial High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.5% vs 66%).
- •Hancock Grammar School does better on students per teacher (8.2 vs 10.7).
- •Sumner Memorial High School is the larger school with 214 students compared with 188.
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 Hancock Grammar School better than Sumner Memorial High School?
On the Success Index (US), Hancock Grammar School ranks higher (42.1 vs 37.8 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 Hancock Grammar School and Sumner Memorial High School?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Hancock and Sullivan in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hancock Grammar School: 188. Sumner Memorial High School: 214. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hancock Grammar School and Sumner Memorial High School rank in Maine?
Hancock Grammar School is 258th of 312 and Sumner Memorial High School is 83rd of 110 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).