Overman Academy vs Skowhegan Area Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Overman Academy
Skowhegan · Charter high · Grades 6–12
170 students
Skowhegan Area Middle School
Skowhegan · Public middle · Grades 6–8
473 students
| Measure | Overman Academy Skowhegan, Maine | Skowhegan Area Middle School Skowhegan, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #108 of 110 | #62 of 84 |
| National rank | #14603 of 16,910 | #8601 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 170 | 473 |
| Enrollment | 170 | 473 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.2% | 66.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 28% |
| city | Skowhegan | Skowhegan |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Skowhegan Area Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.6 vs 23.9).
- •Skowhegan Area Middle School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 15%).
- •Skowhegan Area Middle School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 34.5%).
- •Skowhegan Area Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.8% vs 68.2%).
- •Skowhegan Area Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 17.0).
- •Skowhegan Area Middle School is the larger school with 473 students compared with 170.
- •Overman Academy is a charter school while Skowhegan Area Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Overman Academy better than Skowhegan Area Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Skowhegan Area Middle School ranks higher (45.6 vs 23.9 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 Overman Academy and Skowhegan Area Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Skowhegan and Skowhegan in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Overman Academy: 170. Skowhegan Area Middle School: 473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Overman Academy and Skowhegan Area Middle School rank in Maine?
Overman Academy is 108th of 110 and Skowhegan Area Middle School is 62nd of 84 among high schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).