South School vs Thomaston Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South School
Rockland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
311 students
Thomaston Grammar School
Thomaston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
164 students
| Measure | South School Rockland, Maine | Thomaston Grammar School Thomaston, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #236 of 312 | #206 of 312 |
| National rank | #28698 of 50,301 | #25601 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 311 | 164 |
| Enrollment | 311 | 164 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.3% | 47.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| city | Rockland | Thomaston |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomaston Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.4 vs 44.9).
- •Thomaston Grammar School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Thomaston Grammar School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.6% vs 64.3%).
- •Thomaston Grammar School does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 9.4).
- •South School is the larger school with 311 students compared with 164.
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 South School better than Thomaston Grammar School?
On the Success Index (US), Thomaston Grammar School ranks higher (49.4 vs 44.9 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 South School and Thomaston Grammar School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Rockland and Thomaston in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South School: 311. Thomaston Grammar School: 164. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South School and Thomaston Grammar School rank in Maine?
South School is 236th of 312 and Thomaston Grammar School is 206th of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).