Kermit S Nickerson School vs Searsport Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 8.8 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 Elementary
Searsport · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
167 students
| Measure | Kermit S Nickerson School Swanville, Maine | Searsport Elementary Searsport, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #276 of 312 |
| National rank | – | #32365 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 58 | 167 |
| Enrollment | 58 | 167 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.7% | 80.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 8.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 42% |
| Math proficiency | – | 37% |
| city | Swanville | Searsport |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kermit S Nickerson School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.0 vs 39.4).
- •Kermit S Nickerson School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.7% vs 80.2%).
- •Searsport Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.4 vs 11.6).
- •Searsport Elementary is the larger school with 167 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 Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kermit S Nickerson School ranks higher (45.0 vs 39.4 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 Kermit S Nickerson School and Searsport Elementary?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Swanville and Searsport in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kermit S Nickerson School: 58. Searsport Elementary: 167. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kermit S Nickerson School and Searsport Elementary rank in Maine?
Kermit S Nickerson School is unranked and Searsport Elementary is 276th of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).