Margaret Chase Smith vs Sanford Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 3.4 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 Middle School
Sanford · Public middle · Grades 5–8
920 students
| Measure | Margaret Chase Smith Sanford, Maine | Sanford Middle School Sanford, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #76 of 312 | #46 of 84 |
| National rank | #12367 of 50,301 | #6726 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 396 | 920 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 920 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54% | 55.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Sanford | Sanford |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Margaret Chase Smith scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.5 vs 54.3).
- •Margaret Chase Smith does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54% vs 55.5%).
- •Margaret Chase Smith does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.7).
- •Sanford Middle School is the larger school with 920 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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Margaret Chase Smith ranks higher (68.5 vs 54.3 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 Middle School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Sanford and Sanford in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Margaret Chase Smith: 396. Sanford Middle School: 920. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Margaret Chase Smith and Sanford Middle School rank in Maine?
Margaret Chase Smith is 76th of 312 and Sanford Middle School is 46th of 84 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).