Caravel Middle School vs Houlton Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maine, United States, 171 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caravel Middle School
Carmel · Public middle · Grades 5–8
204 students
Houlton Junior High School
Houlton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
186 students
| Measure | Caravel Middle School Carmel, Maine | Houlton Junior High School Houlton, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #42 of 84 | #76 of 84 |
| National rank | #6336 of 15,369 | #10111 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 204 | 186 |
| Enrollment | 204 | 186 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.7% | 76.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 24% |
| city | Carmel | Houlton |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Caravel Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.0 vs 38.7).
- •Caravel Middle School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 24%).
- •Houlton Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 53%).
- •Caravel Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.7% vs 76.9%).
- •Caravel Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 16.9).
- •Caravel Middle School is the larger school with 204 students compared with 186.
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 Caravel Middle School better than Houlton Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Caravel Middle School ranks higher (56.0 vs 38.7 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 Caravel Middle School and Houlton Junior High School?
About 171 km in a straight line, between Carmel and Houlton in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Caravel Middle School: 204. Houlton Junior High School: 186. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Caravel Middle School and Houlton Junior High School rank in Maine?
Caravel Middle School is 42nd of 84 and Houlton Junior High School is 76th of 84 among middle schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).