Harrison Elementary vs Waterford Memorial School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harrison Elementary
Harrison · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
105 students
Waterford Memorial School
Waterford · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
77 students
| Measure | Harrison Elementary Harrison, Maine | Waterford Memorial School Waterford, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #263 of 312 | #187 of 312 |
| National rank | #30937 of 50,301 | #23369 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 105 | 77 |
| Enrollment | 105 | 77 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.9% | 62.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | – |
| Math proficiency | 32% | – |
| city | Harrison | Waterford |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waterford Memorial School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.6 vs 41.5).
- •Waterford Memorial School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.3% vs 62.9%).
- •Waterford Memorial School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 13.1).
- •Harrison Elementary is the larger school with 105 students compared with 77.
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 Harrison Elementary better than Waterford Memorial School?
On the Success Index (US), Waterford Memorial School ranks higher (52.6 vs 41.5 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 Harrison Elementary and Waterford Memorial School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Harrison and Waterford in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harrison Elementary: 105. Waterford Memorial School: 77. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harrison Elementary and Waterford Memorial School rank in Maine?
Harrison Elementary is 263rd of 312 and Waterford Memorial School is 187th of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).