Lawrence High School vs Maine Academy of Natural Sciences
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maine, United States, 8.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lawrence High School
Fairfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
531 students
Maine Academy of Natural Sciences
Hinckley · Charter high · Grades 9–12
177 students
| Measure | Lawrence High School Fairfield, Maine | Maine Academy of Natural Sciences Hinckley, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #58 of 110 | #109 of 110 |
| National rank | #9762 of 16,910 | #14842 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 531 | 177 |
| Enrollment | 531 | 177 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.4% | 75.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 15% |
| city | Fairfield | Hinckley |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lawrence High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.7 vs 22.6).
- •Lawrence High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 15%).
- •Lawrence High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 24.5%).
- •Lawrence High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.4% vs 75.7%).
- •Maine Academy of Natural Sciences does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.3).
- •Lawrence High School is the larger school with 531 students compared with 177.
- •Lawrence High School is a public school while Maine Academy of Natural Sciences is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Lawrence High School better than Maine Academy of Natural Sciences?
On the Success Index (US), Lawrence High School ranks higher (44.7 vs 22.6 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 Lawrence High School and Maine Academy of Natural Sciences?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Fairfield and Hinckley in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lawrence High School: 531. Maine Academy of Natural Sciences: 177. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lawrence High School and Maine Academy of Natural Sciences rank in Maine?
Lawrence High School is 58th of 110 and Maine Academy of Natural Sciences is 109th of 110 among high schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).