Shapleigh School vs York Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maine, United States, 7.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shapleigh School
Kittery · Public middle · Grades 4–8
357 students
York Middle School
York · Public middle · Grades 5–8
482 students
| Measure | Shapleigh School Kittery, Maine | York Middle School York, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #16 of 84 | #5 of 84 |
| National rank | #2938 of 15,369 | #840 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 357 | 482 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 482 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.4% | 21.4% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 51% |
| city | Kittery | York |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •York Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.4 vs 72.0).
- •York Middle School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 39%).
- •York Middle School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 63%).
- •York Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.4% vs 24.4%).
- •Shapleigh School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 9.5).
- •York Middle School is the larger school with 482 students compared with 357.
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 Shapleigh School better than York Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), York Middle School ranks higher (84.4 vs 72.0 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 Shapleigh School and York Middle School?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Kittery and York in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Shapleigh School: 357. York Middle School: 482. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Shapleigh School and York Middle School rank in Maine?
Shapleigh School is 16th of 84 and York Middle School is 5th of 84 among middle schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).