Harpswell Community School vs Kate Furbish Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 9.3 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
Kate Furbish Elementary School
Brunswick · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
616 students
| Measure | Harpswell Community School Harpswell, Maine | Kate Furbish Elementary School Brunswick, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #46 of 312 | #36 of 312 |
| National rank | #8259 of 50,301 | #6882 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 132 | 616 |
| Enrollment | 132 | 616 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.6% | 37.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | – |
| Math proficiency | 62% | – |
| city | Harpswell | Brunswick |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kate Furbish Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.7 vs 74.5).
- •Harpswell Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.6% vs 37.2%).
- •Kate Furbish Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.7).
- •Kate Furbish Elementary School is the larger school with 616 students compared with 132.
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 Kate Furbish Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kate Furbish Elementary School ranks higher (76.7 vs 74.5 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 Harpswell Community School and Kate Furbish Elementary School?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Harpswell and Brunswick in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harpswell Community School: 132. Kate Furbish Elementary School: 616. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harpswell Community School and Kate Furbish Elementary School rank in Maine?
Harpswell Community School is 46th of 312 and Kate Furbish Elementary School is 36th of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).