Kermit S Nickerson School vs Searsport District Middle 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 Middle School
Searsport · Public middle · Grades 6–8
108 students
| Measure | Kermit S Nickerson School Swanville, Maine | Searsport District Middle School Searsport, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #84 of 84 |
| National rank | – | #12440 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 58 | 108 |
| Enrollment | 58 | 108 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.7% | 77.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 37% |
| Math proficiency | – | 17% |
| city | Swanville | Searsport |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kermit S Nickerson School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.0 vs 27.3).
- •Kermit S Nickerson School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.7% vs 77.8%).
- •Searsport District Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.6).
- •Searsport District Middle School is the larger school with 108 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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Kermit S Nickerson School ranks higher (45.0 vs 27.3 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 Middle 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 Middle School: 108. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kermit S Nickerson School and Searsport District Middle School rank in Maine?
Kermit S Nickerson School is unranked and Searsport District Middle School is 84th of 84 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).