Meroby Elementary School vs Rumford Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meroby Elementary School
Mexico · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
256 students
Rumford Elementary
Rumford · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
213 students
| Measure | Meroby Elementary School Mexico, Maine | Rumford Elementary Rumford, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #307 of 312 | #301 of 312 |
| National rank | #39212 of 50,301 | #37174 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 256 | 213 |
| Enrollment | 256 | 213 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.3% | 79.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 17% |
| city | Mexico | Rumford |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rumford Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.1 vs 29.0).
- •Rumford Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Meroby Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.3% vs 79.8%).
- •Rumford Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.2).
- •Meroby Elementary School is the larger school with 256 students compared with 213.
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 Meroby Elementary School better than Rumford Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rumford Elementary ranks higher (32.1 vs 29.0 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 Meroby Elementary School and Rumford Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Mexico and Rumford in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meroby Elementary School: 256. Rumford Elementary: 213. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meroby Elementary School and Rumford Elementary rank in Maine?
Meroby Elementary School is 307th of 312 and Rumford Elementary is 301st of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).