Margaret Chase Smith vs Sanford High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Margaret Chase Smith
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
396 students
Sanford High School
Sanford · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,115 students
| Measure | Margaret Chase Smith Sanford, Maine | Sanford High School Sanford, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #76 of 312 | #91 of 110 |
| National rank | #12367 of 50,301 | #11852 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 396 | 1,115 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 1,115 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54% | 46.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 43% |
| Math proficiency | – | 26% |
| city | Sanford | Sanford |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Margaret Chase Smith scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.5 vs 36.5).
- •Sanford High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.4% vs 54%).
- •Margaret Chase Smith does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 18.0).
- •Sanford High School is the larger school with 1,115 students compared with 396.
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 Margaret Chase Smith better than Sanford High School?
On the Success Index (US), Margaret Chase Smith ranks higher (68.5 vs 36.5 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 Margaret Chase Smith and Sanford High School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Sanford and Sanford in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Margaret Chase Smith: 396. Sanford High School: 1,115. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Margaret Chase Smith and Sanford High School rank in Maine?
Margaret Chase Smith is 76th of 312 and Sanford High School is 91st of 110 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).