Dirigo High School vs Mountain Valley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maine, United States, 8.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dirigo High School
Dixfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
216 students
Mountain Valley High School
Rumford · Public high · Grades 9–12
369 students
| Measure | Dirigo High School Dixfield, Maine | Mountain Valley High School Rumford, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #106 of 110 | #94 of 110 |
| National rank | #13882 of 16,910 | #11998 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 216 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 216 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.5% | 73.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 22% |
| city | Dixfield | Rumford |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain Valley High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.9 vs 27.4).
- •Mountain Valley High School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 5%).
- •Mountain Valley High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 34.5%).
- •Dirigo High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.5% vs 73.2%).
- •Mountain Valley High School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.7).
- •Mountain Valley High School is the larger school with 369 students compared with 216.
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 Dirigo High School better than Mountain Valley High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain Valley High School ranks higher (35.9 vs 27.4 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 Dirigo High School and Mountain Valley High School?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Dixfield and Rumford in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dirigo High School: 216. Mountain Valley High School: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dirigo High School and Mountain Valley High School rank in Maine?
Dirigo High School is 106th of 110 and Mountain Valley High School is 94th of 110 among high schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).