Houlton Southside School vs Winthrop Grade School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 261 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houlton Southside School
Houlton · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
368 students
Winthrop Grade School
Winthrop · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
372 students
| Measure | Houlton Southside School Houlton, Maine | Winthrop Grade School Winthrop, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #201 of 312 | #60 of 312 |
| National rank | #24898 of 50,301 | #10702 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 368 | 372 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.4% | 31.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| city | Houlton | Winthrop |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Winthrop Grade School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.9 vs 50.4).
- •Winthrop Grade School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Winthrop Grade School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 60%).
- •Winthrop Grade School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.7% vs 61.4%).
- •Winthrop Grade School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 16.0).
- •Winthrop Grade School is the larger school with 372 students compared with 368.
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 Houlton Southside School better than Winthrop Grade School?
On the Success Index (US), Winthrop Grade School ranks higher (70.9 vs 50.4 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 Houlton Southside School and Winthrop Grade School?
About 261 km in a straight line, between Houlton and Winthrop in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houlton Southside School: 368. Winthrop Grade School: 372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houlton Southside School and Winthrop Grade School rank in Maine?
Houlton Southside School is 201st of 312 and Winthrop Grade School is 60th of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).