Harpswell Community School vs Phippsburg Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 8.2 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
Phippsburg Elementary School
Phippsburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
98 students
| Measure | Harpswell Community School Harpswell, Maine | Phippsburg Elementary School Phippsburg, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #46 of 312 | #73 of 312 |
| National rank | #8259 of 50,301 | #12025 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 132 | 98 |
| Enrollment | 132 | 98 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.6% | 40.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 54.5% |
| city | Harpswell | Phippsburg |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harpswell Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.5 vs 69.0).
- •Harpswell Community School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 54.5%).
- •Harpswell Community School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 64.5%).
- •Harpswell Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.6% vs 40.8%).
- •Phippsburg Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 14.7).
- •Harpswell Community School is the larger school with 132 students compared with 98.
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 Phippsburg Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Harpswell Community School ranks higher (74.5 vs 69.0 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 Phippsburg Elementary School?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Harpswell and Phippsburg in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harpswell Community School: 132. Phippsburg Elementary School: 98. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harpswell Community School and Phippsburg Elementary School rank in Maine?
Harpswell Community School is 46th of 312 and Phippsburg Elementary School is 73rd of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).