Kermit S Nickerson School vs Searsport District High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 8.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kermit S Nickerson School
Swanville · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
58 students
Searsport District High School
Searsport · Public high · Grades 9–12
121 students
| Measure | Kermit S Nickerson School Swanville, Maine | Searsport District High School Searsport, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #104 of 110 |
| National rank | – | #13176 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 58 | 121 |
| Enrollment | 58 | 121 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.7% | 73.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | – | 15% |
| city | Swanville | Searsport |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kermit S Nickerson School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.0 vs 30.8).
- •Kermit S Nickerson School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.7% vs 73.6%).
- •Searsport District High School does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 11.6).
- •Searsport District High School is the larger school with 121 students compared with 58.
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 Kermit S Nickerson School better than Searsport District High School?
On the Success Index (US), Kermit S Nickerson School ranks higher (45.0 vs 30.8 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 Kermit S Nickerson School and Searsport District High School?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Swanville and Searsport in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kermit S Nickerson School: 58. Searsport District High School: 121. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kermit S Nickerson School and Searsport District High School rank in Maine?
Kermit S Nickerson School is unranked and Searsport District High School is 104th of 110 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).