China Middle School vs Holbrook School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maine, United States, 80 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
China Middle School
China · Public middle · Grades 5–8
170 students
Holbrook School
Holden · Public middle · Grades 5–8
178 students
| Measure | China Middle School China, Maine | Holbrook School Holden, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #54 of 84 | #37 of 84 |
| National rank | #7698 of 15,369 | #5753 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 170 | 178 |
| Enrollment | 170 | 178 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.6% | 37.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 39% |
| city | China | Holden |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holbrook School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.7 vs 49.7).
- •Holbrook School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 22%).
- •Holbrook School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Holbrook School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.1% vs 37.6%).
- •China Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.8).
- •Holbrook School is the larger school with 178 students compared with 170.
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 China Middle School better than Holbrook School?
On the Success Index (US), Holbrook School ranks higher (58.7 vs 49.7 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 China Middle School and Holbrook School?
About 80 km in a straight line, between China and Holden in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
China Middle School: 170. Holbrook School: 178. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do China Middle School and Holbrook School rank in Maine?
China Middle School is 54th of 84 and Holbrook School is 37th of 84 among middle schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).