Center Drive School vs Hampden Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Center Drive School
Orrington · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
346 students
Hampden Academy
Hampden · Public high · Grades 9–12
767 students
| Measure | Center Drive School Orrington, Maine | Hampden Academy Hampden, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #91 of 312 | #20 of 110 |
| National rank | #14835 of 50,301 | #4728 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 346 | 767 |
| Enrollment | 346 | 767 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.9% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 37% |
| city | Orrington | Hampden |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (64.9 vs 64.2).
- •Center Drive School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 37%).
- •Center Drive School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 67%).
- •Hampden Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25% vs 30.9%).
- •Center Drive School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.8).
- •Hampden Academy is the larger school with 767 students compared with 346.
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 Center Drive School better than Hampden Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Center Drive School and Hampden Academy?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Orrington and Hampden in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Center Drive School: 346. Hampden Academy: 767. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Center Drive School and Hampden Academy rank in Maine?
Center Drive School is 91st of 312 and Hampden Academy is 20th of 110 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).