Brewer High School vs Hampden Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maine, United States, 8.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brewer High School
Brewer · Public high · Grades 9–12
690 students
Hampden Academy
Hampden · Public high · Grades 9–12
767 students
| Measure | Brewer High School Brewer, Maine | Hampden Academy Hampden, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #61 of 110 | #20 of 110 |
| National rank | #10001 of 16,910 | #4728 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 690 | 767 |
| Enrollment | 690 | 767 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.8% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| city | Brewer | Hampden |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hampden Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.2 vs 43.8).
- •Hampden Academy does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Hampden Academy does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Hampden Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25% vs 38.8%).
- •Brewer High School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.8).
- •Hampden Academy is the larger school with 767 students compared with 690.
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 High School better than Hampden Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Hampden Academy ranks higher (64.2 vs 43.8 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 Brewer High School and Hampden Academy?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Brewer and Hampden in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brewer High School: 690. Hampden Academy: 767. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brewer High School and Hampden Academy rank in Maine?
Brewer High School is 61st of 110 and Hampden Academy is 20th of 110 among high schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).