Brewer Community School vs Hampden Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 7.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brewer Community School
Brewer · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
800 students
Hampden Academy
Hampden · Public high · Grades 9–12
767 students
| Measure | Brewer Community School Brewer, Maine | Hampden Academy Hampden, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #139 of 312 | #20 of 110 |
| National rank | #19100 of 50,301 | #4728 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 800 | 767 |
| Enrollment | 800 | 767 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.1% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 37% |
| city | Brewer | Hampden |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hampden Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.2 vs 58.6).
- •Brewer Community School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 37%).
- •Hampden Academy does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 56%).
- •Hampden Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25% vs 45.1%).
- •Brewer Community School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.8).
- •Brewer Community School is the larger school with 800 students compared with 767.
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 Brewer Community School better than Hampden Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Hampden Academy ranks higher (64.2 vs 58.6 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 Brewer Community School and Hampden Academy?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Brewer and Hampden in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brewer Community School: 800. Hampden Academy: 767. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brewer Community School and Hampden Academy rank in Maine?
Brewer Community School is 139th of 312 and Hampden Academy is 20th of 110 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).