Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan vs Pleasant Hill School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 140 km 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
Pleasant Hill School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades K–2
180 students
| Measure | Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan Skowhegan, Maine | Pleasant Hill School Scarborough, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #302 of 312 | #9 of 312 |
| National rank | #37227 of 50,301 | #1650 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 180 | 180 |
| Enrollment | 180 | 180 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.6% | 11.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | – |
| Math proficiency | 24% | – |
| city | Skowhegan | Scarborough |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Hill School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.0 vs 32.0).
- •Pleasant Hill School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.1% vs 75.6%).
- •Pleasant Hill School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.9).
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 Pleasant Hill School?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Hill School ranks higher (87.0 vs 32.0 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 Pleasant Hill School?
About 140 km in a straight line, between Skowhegan and Scarborough in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan: 180. Pleasant Hill School: 180. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan and Pleasant Hill School rank in Maine?
Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan is 302nd of 312 and Pleasant Hill School is 9th of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).