Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan vs Overman Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 754 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan
Skowhegan · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
180 students
Overman Academy
Skowhegan · Charter high · Grades 6–12
170 students
| Measure | Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan Skowhegan, Maine | Overman Academy Skowhegan, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #302 of 312 | #108 of 110 |
| National rank | #37227 of 50,301 | #14603 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 180 | 170 |
| Enrollment | 180 | 170 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.6% | 68.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 15% |
| city | Skowhegan | Skowhegan |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.0 vs 23.9).
- •Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan does better on math proficiency (24% vs 15%).
- •Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 34.5%).
- •Overman Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.2% vs 75.6%).
- •Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 17.0).
- •Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan is the larger school with 180 students compared with 170.
- •Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan is a public school while Overman Academy 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 Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan better than Overman Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan ranks higher (32.0 vs 23.9 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 Sch - Skowhegan and Overman Academy?
About 754 m in a straight line, between Skowhegan and Skowhegan in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan: 180. Overman Academy: 170. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan and Overman Academy rank in Maine?
Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan is 302nd of 312 and Overman Academy is 108th of 110 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).