Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan vs Skowhegan Area High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 2.6 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
Skowhegan Area High School
Skowhegan · Public high · Grades 9–12
686 students
| Measure | Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan Skowhegan, Maine | Skowhegan Area High School Skowhegan, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #302 of 312 | #87 of 110 |
| National rank | #37227 of 50,301 | #11698 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 180 | 686 |
| Enrollment | 180 | 686 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.6% | 62.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 27% |
| city | Skowhegan | Skowhegan |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Skowhegan Area High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.1 vs 32.0).
- •Skowhegan Area High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 24%).
- •Skowhegan Area High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 41%).
- •Skowhegan Area High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.7% vs 75.6%).
- •Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.9).
- •Skowhegan Area High School is the larger school with 686 students compared with 180.
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 Skowhegan Area High School?
On the Success Index (US), Skowhegan Area High School ranks higher (37.1 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 Skowhegan Area High School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Skowhegan and Skowhegan in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan: 180. Skowhegan Area High School: 686. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan and Skowhegan Area High School rank in Maine?
Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan is 302nd of 312 and Skowhegan Area High School is 87th of 110 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).