Dexter Regional High School vs Ridge View Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dexter Regional High School
Dexter · Public high · Grades 9–12
277 students
Ridge View Community School
Dexter · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
528 students
| Measure | Dexter Regional High School Dexter, Maine | Ridge View Community School Dexter, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #107 of 110 | #277 of 312 |
| National rank | #14565 of 16,910 | #32434 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 277 | 528 |
| Enrollment | 277 | 528 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.8% | 76.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 24% |
| city | Dexter | Dexter |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridge View Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.3 vs 24.0).
- •Ridge View Community School does better on math proficiency (24% vs 12%).
- •Ridge View Community School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 32%).
- •Dexter Regional High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.8% vs 76.5%).
- •Ridge View Community School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 13.9).
- •Ridge View Community School is the larger school with 528 students compared with 277.
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 Dexter Regional High School better than Ridge View Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Ridge View Community School ranks higher (39.3 vs 24.0 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 Dexter Regional High School and Ridge View Community School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Dexter and Dexter in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dexter Regional High School: 277. Ridge View Community School: 528. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dexter Regional High School and Ridge View Community School rank in Maine?
Dexter Regional High School is 107th of 110 and Ridge View Community School is 277th of 312 among high schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).