Middle School of the Kennebunks vs Wells Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maine, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Middle School of the Kennebunks
Kennebunk · Public middle · Grades 6–8
470 students
Wells Junior High School
Wells · Public middle · Grades 5–8
455 students
| Measure | Middle School of the Kennebunks Kennebunk, Maine | Wells Junior High School Wells, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #6 of 84 | #14 of 84 |
| National rank | #861 of 15,369 | #2622 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 470 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 470 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.2% | 23.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 44% |
| city | Kennebunk | Wells |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Middle School of the Kennebunks scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.2 vs 73.6).
- •Middle School of the Kennebunks does better on math proficiency (51% vs 44%).
- •Middle School of the Kennebunks does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 65%).
- •Middle School of the Kennebunks does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.2% vs 23.3%).
- •Middle School of the Kennebunks does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.7).
- •Middle School of the Kennebunks is the larger school with 470 students compared with 455.
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 Middle School of the Kennebunks better than Wells Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Middle School of the Kennebunks ranks higher (84.2 vs 73.6 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 Middle School of the Kennebunks and Wells Junior High School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Kennebunk and Wells in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Middle School of the Kennebunks: 470. Wells Junior High School: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Middle School of the Kennebunks and Wells Junior High School rank in Maine?
Middle School of the Kennebunks is 6th of 84 and Wells Junior High School is 14th of 84 among middle schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).