Oceanside Middle School vs South School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oceanside Middle School
Thomaston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
307 students
South School
Rockland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
311 students
| Measure | Oceanside Middle School Thomaston, Maine | South School Rockland, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #66 of 84 | #236 of 312 |
| National rank | #8654 of 15,369 | #28698 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 307 | 311 |
| Enrollment | 307 | 311 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.1% | 64.3% |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 27% |
| city | Thomaston | Rockland |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (45.3 vs 44.9).
- •South School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 21%).
- •South School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •Oceanside Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.1% vs 64.3%).
- •Oceanside Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.1 vs 9.4).
- •South School is the larger school with 311 students compared with 307.
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 Oceanside Middle School better than South School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Oceanside Middle School and South School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Thomaston and Rockland in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oceanside Middle School: 307. South School: 311. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oceanside Middle School and South School rank in Maine?
Oceanside Middle School is 66th of 84 and South School is 236th of 312 among middle schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).