Sea Road School vs Wells Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 7.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sea Road School
Kennebunk · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
308 students
Wells Junior High School
Wells · Public middle · Grades 5–8
455 students
| Measure | Sea Road School Kennebunk, Maine | Wells Junior High School Wells, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #16 of 312 | #14 of 84 |
| National rank | #2806 of 50,301 | #2622 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 308 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.3% | 23.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 44% |
| city | Kennebunk | Wells |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sea Road School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.2 vs 73.6).
- •Sea Road School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 44%).
- •Sea Road School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 65%).
- •Sea Road School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.3% vs 23.3%).
- •Wells Junior High School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.8).
- •Wells Junior High School is the larger school with 455 students compared with 308.
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 Sea Road School better than Wells Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Sea Road School 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 Sea Road School and Wells Junior High School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Kennebunk and Wells in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sea Road School: 308. Wells Junior High School: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sea Road School and Wells Junior High School rank in Maine?
Sea Road School is 16th of 312 and Wells Junior High School is 14th of 84 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).