Lyman Elementary School vs Middle School of the Kennebunks
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 9.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lyman Elementary School
Lyman · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
241 students
Middle School of the Kennebunks
Kennebunk · Public middle · Grades 6–8
470 students
| Measure | Lyman Elementary School Lyman, Maine | Middle School of the Kennebunks Kennebunk, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #169 of 312 | #6 of 84 |
| National rank | #21814 of 50,301 | #861 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 241 | 470 |
| Enrollment | 241 | 470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.7% | 17.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 51% |
| city | Lyman | Kennebunk |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Middle School of the Kennebunks scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.2 vs 54.8).
- •Middle School of the Kennebunks does better on math proficiency (51% vs 37%).
- •Middle School of the Kennebunks does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 52%).
- •Middle School of the Kennebunks does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.2% vs 42.7%).
- •Middle School of the Kennebunks does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.1).
- •Middle School of the Kennebunks is the larger school with 470 students compared with 241.
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 Lyman Elementary School better than Middle School of the Kennebunks?
On the Success Index (US), Middle School of the Kennebunks ranks higher (84.2 vs 54.8 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 Lyman Elementary School and Middle School of the Kennebunks?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Lyman and Kennebunk in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lyman Elementary School: 241. Middle School of the Kennebunks: 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lyman Elementary School and Middle School of the Kennebunks rank in Maine?
Lyman Elementary School is 169th of 312 and Middle School of the Kennebunks is 6th of 84 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).