Dirigo High School vs Mountain Valley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 6.1 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 Middle School
Mexico · Public middle · Grades 5–8
376 students
| Measure | Dirigo High School Dixfield, Maine | Mountain Valley Middle School Mexico, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #106 of 110 | #81 of 84 |
| National rank | #13882 of 16,910 | #10903 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 216 | 376 |
| Enrollment | 216 | 376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.5% | 77.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 21% |
| city | Dixfield | Mexico |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain Valley Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.8 vs 27.4).
- •Mountain Valley Middle School does better on math proficiency (21% vs 5%).
- •Mountain Valley Middle School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 34.5%).
- •Dirigo High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.5% vs 77.4%).
- •Mountain Valley Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.7).
- •Mountain Valley Middle School is the larger school with 376 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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain Valley Middle School ranks higher (34.8 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 Middle School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Dixfield and Mexico in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dirigo High School: 216. Mountain Valley Middle School: 376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dirigo High School and Mountain Valley Middle School rank in Maine?
Dirigo High School is 106th of 110 and Mountain Valley Middle School is 81st of 84 among high schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).