Harpswell Community School vs Helen S Dunn Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 176 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harpswell Community School
Harpswell · Public elementary · Grades K–5
132 students
Helen S Dunn Elementary School
Greenbush · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
131 students
| Measure | Harpswell Community School Harpswell, Maine | Helen S Dunn Elementary School Greenbush, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #46 of 312 | #287 of 312 |
| National rank | #8259 of 50,301 | #33839 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 132 | 131 |
| Enrollment | 132 | 131 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.6% | 71.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 8.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 22% |
| city | Harpswell | Greenbush |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harpswell Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.5 vs 37.2).
- •Harpswell Community School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 22%).
- •Harpswell Community School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •Harpswell Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.6% vs 71.8%).
- •Helen S Dunn Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.2 vs 14.7).
- •Harpswell Community School is the larger school with 132 students compared with 131.
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 Harpswell Community School better than Helen S Dunn Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Harpswell Community School ranks higher (74.5 vs 37.2 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 Harpswell Community School and Helen S Dunn Elementary School?
About 176 km in a straight line, between Harpswell and Greenbush in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harpswell Community School: 132. Helen S Dunn Elementary School: 131. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harpswell Community School and Helen S Dunn Elementary School rank in Maine?
Harpswell Community School is 46th of 312 and Helen S Dunn Elementary School is 287th of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).