Lisbon Community School vs Philip W Sugg Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lisbon Community School
Lisbon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
657 students
Philip W Sugg Middle School
Lisbon Falls · Public middle · Grades 6–8
278 students
| Measure | Lisbon Community School Lisbon, Maine | Philip W Sugg Middle School Lisbon Falls, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #254 of 312 | #47 of 84 |
| National rank | #30307 of 50,301 | #6830 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 657 | 278 |
| Enrollment | 657 | 278 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.6% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 33% |
| city | Lisbon | Lisbon Falls |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Philip W Sugg Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.8 vs 42.5).
- •Philip W Sugg Middle School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 31%).
- •Philip W Sugg Middle School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 38%).
- •Philip W Sugg Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46% vs 48.6%).
- •Lisbon Community School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.2).
- •Lisbon Community School is the larger school with 657 students compared with 278.
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 Lisbon Community School better than Philip W Sugg Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Philip W Sugg Middle School ranks higher (53.8 vs 42.5 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 Lisbon Community School and Philip W Sugg Middle School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Lisbon and Lisbon Falls in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lisbon Community School: 657. Philip W Sugg Middle School: 278. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lisbon Community School and Philip W Sugg Middle School rank in Maine?
Lisbon Community School is 254th of 312 and Philip W Sugg Middle School is 47th of 84 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).