Ralph M Atwood Primary School vs Waterville Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ralph M Atwood Primary School
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
194 students
Waterville Junior High School
Waterville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
325 students
| Measure | Ralph M Atwood Primary School Oakland, Maine | Waterville Junior High School Waterville, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #86 of 312 | #60 of 84 |
| National rank | #14199 of 50,301 | #8347 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 194 | 325 |
| Enrollment | 194 | 325 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.8% | 68.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 54% |
| Math proficiency | – | 28% |
| city | Oakland | Waterville |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ralph M Atwood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.9 vs 46.8).
- •Ralph M Atwood Primary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.8% vs 68.3%).
- •Waterville Junior High School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.9).
- •Waterville Junior High School is the larger school with 325 students compared with 194.
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 Ralph M Atwood Primary School better than Waterville Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ralph M Atwood Primary School ranks higher (65.9 vs 46.8 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 Ralph M Atwood Primary School and Waterville Junior High School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Waterville in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ralph M Atwood Primary School: 194. Waterville Junior High School: 325. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ralph M Atwood Primary School and Waterville Junior High School rank in Maine?
Ralph M Atwood Primary School is 86th of 312 and Waterville Junior High School is 60th of 84 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).